Balzar History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Balzar

What does the name Balzar mean?

The roots of the distinguished surname Balzar lie in Austria. The name derives itself from "Balthasar," the name of one of the three Magi who followed the star to Bethlehem, and was popular as both a first name and a family name during the 18th century.

Early Origins of the Balzar family

The surname Balzar was first found in Austria, where the name Baltheser was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. The Baldus, Baldes and Baldes were originally pet forms of the variant Balthasar which was the local patron saint and were often found in Rhineland. 1

Early History of the Balzar family

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Balzar Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Baltzer, Balthasar, Balthezer, Balthesser, Ballthasar, Balthazar, Ballthezer, Balz (Pomerania), Baltzel and many more.

Early Notables of the Balzar family

Thomas Baltzar (1630-1663), a renowned violinist, who achieved fame in London. He was born at Lubeck and settled in England in 1656. "He was the first great violinist that had been heard in England at the time. At the Restoration he was placed at the head of Charles II's new band...
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Balzar migration to the United States +

Balzar Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jacob Balzar, who immigrated to America with his family in 1709

Contemporary Notables of the name Balzar (post 1700) +

Frederick Bennett Balzar (1880-1934), American Republican politician, Member of Nevada State House of Representatives, 1905; Member of Nevada State Senate, 1909-17; Governor of Nevada, 1927-34 2

Sources +

Bahlow, Hans (Edda Gentry trns.)Dictionary of German Names Madison, Wisconsin: Max Kade Institute, 2002. Print. (ISBN 0-924119-35-7)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 14) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html