Pansy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Pansy

What does the name Pansy mean?

The German surname Pansy was derived from the Middle High German word "panzier," which means "mail-coat;" as such, it was likely an occupational name for an armorer.

Early Origins of the Pansy family

The surname Pansy was first found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Pansy family

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Pansy Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Panser, Panse, Pansern, Pansen, Pansey, Panzer, Pantzer, Pantzner, Panzner, Panzen and many more.

Early Notables of the Pansy family

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Migration of the Pansy family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Friedrich Panzer, who came to America in 1783; Joseph Panser, who arrived in New York, NY in 1824; Charles Panzer, who settled in New York in 1838; Eduard Panzer, who came to New York, NY in 1853.

Contemporary Notables of the name Pansy (post 1700) +

Flemmie Pansy Kittrell (1904-1980), first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in nutrition
Pansy M. Snure, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for Delegate to Michigan State Constitutional Convention from Wayne County 1st District, 1961 1

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html