Pelzer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Pelzer

What does the name Pelzer mean?

The roots of the distinguished German surname Pelzer lie in the kingdom of Bavaria. The name is derived from the Middle High German "Peltzer," meaning "furrier." During the Middle Ages, it was common practice for a man to be identified by the kind of work that he did; thus, it is likely that the progenitor of the name was a furrier who eventually came to be known as "Peltzer" or "Pelzer."

Early Origins of the Pelzer family

The surname Pelzer was first found in the medieval Duchy of Franconia, where the name is thought to have originated. The first known bearer of the name was recorded simply as Belz, and lived in Franconia in 1293. The young Pelzer family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of medieval Bavarian society.

Early History of the Pelzer family

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Pelzer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Belz, Beltz, Peltz, Pelz, Belzer, Beltzer, Peltzer 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/