Stelzer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

A multitude of prestigious family names, such as the surname Stelzer, were formed in the lands which became the modern German state of Prussia, known for its beauty, industry and military power. However, in the medieval era, Prussia was fragmented and inhabited by numerous barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The borders of the barbarian kingdoms, which were established after the fall of the Roman Empire, changed repeatedly. The region that came to be known as Prussia was roughly divided between the territories of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia and East Prussia. The Stelzer family emerged in Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany. By the 19th century, Brandenburg-Prussia had incorporated East Prussia, West Prussia and many other German territories. Moreover, in the late 19th century, it led the German states in the unification of Germany.

Early Origins of the Stelzer family

The surname Stelzer was first found in Prussia, where the name Stahl was closely associated in early medieval times with the feudal society which became prominent throughout Europe. The name later emerged as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches in Bavaria and Austria. Members of this family became noted for their involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Stelzer family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stelzer research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1660, 1684, 1687, 1694, 1716, 1734, 1750, 1773, 1799 and 1860 are included under the topic Early Stelzer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Stelzer Spelling Variations

In the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Stelzer include Stahl, Stahler, Staal, Stahle, Stahli, Stal, Stall, Stahlin, Stahelin, Stahlberg, Stalberg, Stahlburger and many more.

Early Notables of the Stelzer family

Notable figures of the time with the name Stelzer were Marguerite De Launay, Baronne Staal (1684-1750), French author; and George Ernst Stahl (1660-1734), a German chemist and physician, who served as court...
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Stelzer Ranking

In the United States, the name Stelzer is the 13,915^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Stelzer migration to the United States +

The state of Prussia was a great influence on the shape of modern Germany. After the Second World War, Prussia's land was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany and the state was abolished. Some Prussians remained in those countries after the war, while many others migrated to North America in search of a new start. Philadelphia was their primary point of entry to the United States, after which many of them moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. A large number of Prussians also migrated to Ontario and the prairie provinces as United Empire Loyalists. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Stelzers to arrive in North America, and among them were:

Stelzer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Kasper Stelzer, who landed in New York in 1709 2

Stelzer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Friedrich Stelzer, who arrived in Arkansas in 1879 2

Stelzer Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Gottlieb Stelzer, aged 3, who landed in New York, NY in 1902 2
Heinrich Stelzer, aged 30, who arrived in New York, NY in 1902 2
Jacob Stelzer, aged 29, who landed in New York, NY in 1902 2
Julianna Stelzer, who arrived in New York, NY in 1902 2
August Stelzer, aged 2, who landed in New York, NY in 1902 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Stelzer (post 1700) +

Paul Stelzer, American cardiothoracic surgeon
Irwin M. Stelzer (b. 1932), American economist
Howard Stelzer (b. 1974), American composer and live performer of electronic music
Morris Stelzer, American politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from New York County 24th District, 1909 3
Adolf Stelzer (1908-1977), Swiss footballer
Simone Stelzer, Austrian pop singer

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html