Vanzyl History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Vanzyl family

The surname Vanzyl was first found in Baden, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Vanzyl family

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Vanzyl Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Zyll, Zyl, Zeil, Ziel, Zyller, Zyllmann, Zillmann, Zylhoffer and many more.

Early Notables of the Vanzyl family

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Vanzyl Ranking

South Africa, the name Vanzyl is the 64^th most popular surname with an estimated 68,529 people with that name. 1

Vanzyl migration to the United States +

Vanzyl Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Josef Vanzyl, aged 43, who immigrated to the United States from Faszo, in 1903
Rosie Vanzyl, aged 2, who landed in America, in 1910
Corrie Vanzyl, aged 3, who settled in America, in 1910

Contemporary Notables of the name Vanzyl (post 1700) +

Hendrik Jacobus van Zyl (1936-2025), South African rugby union player
Gideon Brand van Zyl (1873-1956), British Governor General of South Africa (1946-1951)
Dr. Bert Van Zyl Ph.D., Research Professor, Physics & Astronomy Department University of Denver

Sources +

"Most Common Last Names in South Africa." Forebears, https://forebears.io/south-africa/surnames