Betz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Betz family

The surname Betz was first found in Bavaria, where the name Betz.was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Betz family

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Betz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Betz, Betze, Betzer, Betzen, Betzenstein, Betzhold, Betzler, Petz, Beitz and many more.

Early Notables of the Betz family

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Betz Ranking

In the United States, the name Betz is the 4,342^nd most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1

Betz migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Betz Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Anna Maria Betz, who landed in New York, NY in 1709 2
Melchior Betz, who landed in America in 1738 2
Johan Wilhelm Betz, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1740 2
Hans Georg Betz, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1748 2
Matheas Betz, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1748 2
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Betz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

J J Betz, aged 19, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1804 2
Henry Betz, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1834 2
Adam Betz, who settled in New York in 1839
Jacob Betz, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1841 2
Frederick Betz, who landed in New York in 1844 2
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Betz Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Emilie Betz, aged 15, who landed in New York, NY in 1912 2
Helena Betz, aged 3, who landed in New York, NY in 1912 2
Jakob Betz, aged 36, who landed in New York, NY in 1912 2
Pauline Betz, aged 31, who arrived in New York, NY in 1912 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Betz (post 1700) +

Claire Smith Betz (1921-2014), American part owner of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team
Matthew Betz (1881-1938), American film actor who appeared in 125 films
Pauline May Betz (b. 1919), American tennis player, inducted in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1965
Carl Betz (1920-1978), American actor, best known for the role of Dr. Alex Stone on The Donna Reed Show
Peter Betz (1949-1988), Philadelphia Phillies executive
Karl Betz (1907-1942), German Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II, recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Paul Otto Ferdinand Betz (1895-1944), German Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II, recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Franz Betz (1835-1900), German bass-baritone opera singer
Albert Betz (1885-1968), German Engineer, pioneer of wind energy technology
Hans-Dieter Betz (b. 1940), German experimental physicist and emeritus professor
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Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)