Stoetzel History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsMedieval Silesia is the birthplace of the noble Stoetzel family. The Stoetzel surname is derived from the German word "stoltz," which means "proud," and as such, it was most likely originally a nickname, which became a hereditary surname. Early Origins of the Stoetzel familyThe surname Stoetzel was first found in Silesia, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging province which would later play a role in the national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in local social and political affairs. Early History of the Stoetzel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stoetzel research. Another 152 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1480, 1526, 1562, 1719, 1771, 1816, 1834, 1848 and 1902 are included under the topic Early Stoetzel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Stoetzel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Stoltz, Stolz, Stoltze, Stolze, Stolt, Stolte, Stoetzel, Stoltzel, Stolzel, Stolzer and many more. Early Notables of the Stoetzel familyNotables of the period with the surname Stoetzel were Thomas Stoltzer (1480-1526), who was a German composer and Kapellmeister to the King of Hungary. Georg Stolz von Gemappe, a calvary officer (Rittmeister) in the...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Stoetzel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
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