Kostolitz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Kostolitz

What does the name Kostolitz mean?

The Kostolitz surname is thought to be derived from the Middle High German word "kotze," which was a coarse woolen cloth or garment.

Early Origins of the Kostolitz family

The surname Kostolitz was first found in East Prussia, where the name was originally found in Livonia and moved south and became Russian Counts in 1799. They gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Kostolitz family

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Kostolitz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kutzel, Kotzel, Kotzeler, Kottel, Kotzbuhel, Kostolitz, Kostoletzky, Kotschubel, Kuttel and many more.

Early Notables of the Kostolitz family

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Migration of the Kostolitz family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacob Kutz, who came to Philadelphia in 1732; Michael Kutz, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1752; Carl Katzer, who arrived in Baltimore in 1831; Ernst Kutz, who came to Baltimore in 1840.