| ![Show Contents]() Clotz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany
Etymology of ClotzWhat does the name Clotz mean? The ancient and distinguished German surname Clotz is derived from the old Germanic term "Klotz," meaning "awkward, clumsy." The name was most likely initially bestowed as a nickname, either on someone who was clumsy or in an ironic way on someone who was exceptionally graceful. Early Origins of the Clotz familyThe surname Clotz was first found in Hessen, where the family was closely identified in the early period of history with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout Europe. The Clotzes would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for their involvement in social, economic and political affairs. The earliest known bearer of the name was Berchtolt Klotz, who is registered in the "Furstenbergisches Urkundenbuch" in 1343. Early History of the Clotz familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Clotz research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1606, 1656, 1668, 1696, 1738, 1743, 1764, 1771, 1773, 1775 and 1790 are included under the topic Early Clotz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Clotz Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Klotz, Klottz, Klotzz, Klots, Klotze, Klotzes, Klottze, Klottzz, Klutz, Clotz, Cloete and many more. Early Notables of the Clotz family- Stephan Clotz (1606-1668), a well-known theologian, Christian Adolf Klotz (1738-1771), a German philologist, and Kaspar Klotz (b. 1773), a painter from Bavaria...
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Clotz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Henry Clotz, aged 39, who immigrated to America, in 1894
Clotz Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Carl Clotz, aged 43, who landed in America from Oberstein, in 1904
- Sima Clotz, aged 37, who landed in America from Bucharest, Roumania, in 1921
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