Hetz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Belgium

Early Origins of the Hetz family

The surname Hetz was first found in Belgium and Luxemburg, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Luxemburg, a Grand Duchy of Europe and a province of Belgium. The House of Luxemburg is descended from Count Conrad who died 1086. Towns of the area include Viesalm, Herbeumont, Bertrix, Marche and Bastogne. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Hetz family

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Hetz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hatz, Hatze, Hatzen, Hatzer, Hetz, Hetzenburg, Hetzel, Hetzeldorf, Hetzer, Hetzler, Hetzmanseder, Hatzenberger, Hatzfeldt, Hatzold, Hatzolt, Hertz, Herz, Hertzeldorf and many more.

Early Notables of the Hetz family

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Hetz migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hetz Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Andreas Hetz, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1750 1
Philipp Hetz, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1751 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Hetz (post 1700) +

Gerhard Hetz, who won a Bronze medal in swimming at the 1964 Olympic games

Citations +

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)