| ![Show Contents]() Hertzel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany
Etymology of HertzelWhat does the name Hertzel mean? The ancestral home of the Hertzel family is in the German province of Bavaria. Hertzel is a German nickname surname. Such names came from eke-names, or added names, that described their initial bearer through reference to a physical characteristic or other attribute. It is a name for a kindhearted or stalwart individual, and is derived from the German word herz, which means heart. Early Origins of the Hertzel familyThe surname Hertzel was first found in Bavaria, where this family made important contributions toward the development of this district from ancient times. Always prominent in social and political affairs, the family formed alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Individual bearers of this name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Martin Hercz, who lived in the Bohemian town of Iglau around the year 1383. Early History of the Hertzel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hertzel research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1803, 1835, 1888 and 1902 are included under the topic Early Hertzel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hertzel Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Hertzel include Hertz, Hertze, Herttz, Herttze, Herz, Herze, Herzz, Herzze, Haertz, Haerz, Herts and many more. Early Notables of the Hertzel familyHenri Herz (1803-1888), who was a German pianist and composer. A celebrated concert pianist, he also founded his own piano factory and built a concert hall. Wilhelm Hertz (1835-1902)...
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| Hertzel migration to the United States | + |
German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Hertzel surname or a spelling variation of the name include:
Hertzel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Jacob Hertzel, who arrived in New York, NY in 1710 1
- Hans Georg Hertzel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1727 1
- Geo Hertzel, who arrived in America in 1730 1
- Ludwig Hertzel, who landed in America in 1730 1
- Paulus Hertzel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1732 1
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- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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