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.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vanzyl research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1630, 1589, 1661, 1607 and 1665 are included under the topic Early Vanzyl History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Zyll, Zyl, Zeil, Ziel, Zyller, Zyllmann, Zillmann, Zylhoffer and many more.
Another 42 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Vanzyl Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In South Africa, the name Vanzyl is the 64th most popular surname with an estimated 68,529 people with that name. [1]