Harttlieb History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Harttlieb

What does the name Harttlieb mean?

The Harttlieb family name first began to be used in the German state of Bavaria. After the 12th century, hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules, and names that were derived from locations became particularly common. The family name Harttlieb is a local surname. Originally denoting the proprietorship of an estate or influence within a village, the German preposition von, which means from or of, used with local names, was taken as a mark of aristocracy. The surname Harttlieb was given to someone who lived in Bavaria, where, although they came from humble beginnings, they gained a significant reputation for contributing to the region's medieval society.

Early Origins of the Harttlieb family

The surname Harttlieb was first found in Nuremberg, where the name Hartlieb contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Harttlieb family

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Harttlieb Spelling Variations

In the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Harttlieb include Hartlieb, Harttlieb, Hartllieb, Hartliebe, Haartlieb and many more.

Early Notables of the Harttlieb family

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Migration of the Harttlieb family

The great European flow of migration to North America, which began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century, was particularly attractive to those from Bavaria who wished to escape either poverty or religious persecution. For many Bavarian tenant farmers, the chance to own their own land was a major incentive. So the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlement centered in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were: Hans Georg Hartlieb who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749; A. M. and Barbara Hartlieb, both of whom arrived in Baltimore in 1847; and other settlers who established themselves along the eastern coast of the United States and in Canada during the 18th and 19th centuries..

The Harttlieb Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Fortis et integer
Motto Translation: Strong and healthy