Herzman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Herzman

What does the name Herzman mean?

The ancestral home of the Herzman family is in the German province of Bavaria. Herzman 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 Herzman family

The surname Herzman 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 Herzman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Herzman research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1803, 1835, 1888 and 1902 are included under the topic Early Herzman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Herzman Spelling Variations

Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Herzman include Hertz, Hertze, Herttz, Herttze, Herz, Herze, Herzz, Herzze, Haertz, Haerz, Herts and many more.

Early Notables of the Herzman family

Henri 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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Herzman migration to the United States +

Thousands of German settlers came to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. The hardships of the long voyage were balanced by the opportunity to escape poverty and religious persecution. The descendents of these settlers still populate the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also live in Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Herzman or a variant listed above:

Herzman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Joh. Herzman, aged 27, who arrived in New Orleans in 1845 aboard the ship "Agnes"