Hilz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Hilz family

The surname Hilz was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Hilz family

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Hilz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hils, Hilz, Hils, Hiltz, Hiltprandt, Hitz and many more.

Early Notables of the Hilz family

the Hilz family of Bavaria

Migration of the Hilz family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Conrad Hiltz, who settled in Indiana; Eva Catharina Hiltz, who came to New York in 1710; Henrich Hiltz, who came to Nova Scotia sometime between 1749 and 1752.

Contemporary Notables of the name Hilz (post 1700) +

Max J Hilz Ph.D., M.D., American Professor of Neurology, Medicine, and Psychiatry at New York University Medical Center
Sepp Hilz (1906-1967), German artist
Christian Hilz, German bass-baritone singer