Katzer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Katzer

What does the name Katzer mean?

The distinguished and ancient German surname Katzer is derived from the High German word "Kutsche," itself derived from the Hungarian "kocsi," meaning "coach." It is likely that the progenitor of the name was a coach driver.

Early Origins of the Katzer family

The surname Katzer was first found in Munich, where several notable branches of the Katzer family were already beginning to emerge. The written history of the surname dates back to 1482, when Niclas and Wilhelm Kutzer were registered as citizens of Bavaria in 1482. The young Katzer family played a crucial role in the early history of the region, and contributed greatly to the development of medieval Bavarian society.

Early History of the Katzer family

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Katzer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kutzer, Kützer, Kotzer, Kötzer, Kuzer and many more.

Early Notables of the Katzer family

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Katzer Ranking

the United States, the name Katzer is the 16,482^nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Katzer migration to the United States +

Katzer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Carl Katzer, who arrived in Baltimore in 1831
Alois Katzer, who settled in New York, NY in 1892

Contemporary Notables of the name Katzer (post 1700) +

Georg Katzer (b. 1935), German contemporary composer, a pioneer of electronic new music
Rudolf Katzer (b. 1888), German track cycling racer at the 1908 Summer Olympics
Markus Katzer (b. 1979), Austrian football player
Frederick Xavier Katzer (1844-1903), Austrian-born prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, third bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay (1886-1891)

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/