Birkholz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Birkholz

What does the name Birkholz mean?

The colorful history of Saxony provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Birkholz 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 Birkholz family

The surname Birkholz 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 Birkholz family

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Birkholz Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Birkholz family

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Birkholz Ranking

the United States, the name Birkholz is the 10,949^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Birkholz migration to the United States +

Birkholz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joh. Dorothee Luise Birkholz, who settled in America in 1865
Richard Birkholz, who settled in New York, NY in 1868
Henriette Birkholz, who settled in New York, NY in 1875
Wilhelm Birkholz, who settled in New York, NY in 1875
Rudolph Birkholz, who arrived in Illinois in 1878
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Contemporary Notables of the name Birkholz (post 1700) +

Patricia Birkholz, American politician, Michigan State Senator
Claudia Birkholz, German contemporary pianist

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/