Hartwich History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Hartwich

What does the name Hartwich mean?

The surname Hartwich is patronymic in origin, derived from the first name of the father. In this case, Hartwich is associated with the popular German personal name Hartwig, meaning "hard-battle."

Early Origins of the Hartwich family

The surname Hartwich was first found in Hanover, where the name Hartwig became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early mentions of the name Hartwich in historical records included Hertwig von Nostitz, who was recorded in Silesia in 1289, Johannes Hartwich, who was a town councillor in Immenhausen in 1359, and Vinzenz Hartweg, who was mentioned in the year 1534.

Early History of the Hartwich family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hartwich research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1786, 1849 and 1922 are included under the topic Early Hartwich History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hartwich Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hartwig, Härtwig, Harttwig, Hartwigg, Hartwigge, Haartwig, Haartwigg, Haartwigge, Hertwig, Herttwig, Hertwigg, Hertwigge, Haertwig, Haerttwig, Haertwigg, Haertwigge, Hartwich and many more.

Early Notables of the Hartwich family

Oscar Hertwig (1849-1922), German embryologist, who was the first person to demonstrate that fertilization was the fusion of the nuclei of two cells, the egg and the sperm. He made other important contributions...
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Hartwich migration to the United States +

Hartwich Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Bernha Hartwich, aged 6, who landed in America, in 1893

Hartwich Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Frida Hartwich, aged 27, who immigrated to the United States from Hanover, in 1906
Cecilie Hartwich, aged 21, who immigrated to the United States from Gropbrietenbach, Germany, in 1908
Paul Hartwich, aged 2, who landed in America from Gropbrietenbach, Germany, in 1908
Hedwig Hartwich, aged 17, who landed in America from Halmar, Germany, in 1910
Anna Hartwich, aged 20, who settled in America from Halunar, Germany, in 1910
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Contemporary Notables of the name Hartwich (post 1700) +

Emil Ferdinand Hartwich (1843-1886), German judge who died in a duel
Edward Ignacy Hartwich (b. 1954), Polish politician, former Member of Bydgoszcz City Council