Pelzer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Netherlands
Germany

Etymology of Pelzer

What does the name Pelzer mean?

The Pelzer surname is occupational in origin. It comes from the Latin word "pellis," meaning "skin" or "hide," and would have originally been born by someone who tanned or sold hides and pelts for a living.

Early Origins of the Pelzer family

The surname Pelzer was first found in Holland, 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 North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. Many of the old Counts of Holland held a family seat in this region, including one of the nations oldest families, in Brederode Castle near Haarlem.

Early History of the Pelzer family

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Pelzer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pelten, Peltzer, Peltre, Pelzer, Pellt, Pelter, Peltern, Pelteren and many more.

Early Notables of the Pelzer family

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Pelzer Ranking

the United States, the name Pelzer is the 16,405^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Pelzer migration to the United States +

Pelzer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Adam Pelzer, from Germany who arrived in Galveston, Texas aboard the ship "Herschel" in 1844
Mrs. Anna Marg. Pelzer, (nee Marx), from Germany who arrived in Galveston, Texas aboard the ship "Herschel" in 1844, she died in 1846
Mr. Michael Pelzer, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Henry"

Sources +

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