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Etymology of Birckholtz

What does the name Birckholtz mean?

The colorful history of Saxony provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Birckholtz family. In the medieval era, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The ancient dukedom of Saxony derived its name from the Germanic tribe name the Saxons who inhabited the territory after the fall of the Roman Empire.

Early Origins of the Birckholtz family

The surname Birckholtz was first found in Saxony, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. The Birckholtz ancestral seat was located in the district of Stendal in Altmark. From here members moved to Mittelmark, Neumark, Saxony, Silesia, Pomerania, and Sweden. They acquired a large number of prominent estates in these regions. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.

Early History of the Birckholtz family

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Birckholtz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Birckholtz, Birckeholtz, Birkholtz, Birkeholtz, Birchholtz and many more.

Early Notables of the Birckholtz family

  • Hieronymus and Friedrich, the sons of Barthel Birckholtz, who who held prominent positions in the Brandenburg government

Migration of the Birckholtz family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ernestine Birkholz, who came to Wisconsin in 1887; Henriette Birkholz, who came to New York, NY in 1875; Joh. Dorothee Luise Birkholz, who came to America in 1865.



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