Vollert History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of VollertWhat does the name Vollert mean? The ancient and distinguished German surname Vollert is derived from the Germanic personal name "Volkher," which is composed of the elements "volk," meaning "people," and "her," meaning "army." The name was popular during the early Middle Ages due to the famous Austrian epic poem "Nibelungenlied," which featured a character called "Volker the Fiddler." Both the surname and the given name could be found in many areas of Germany under a number of spelling variations. Early Origins of the Vollert familyThe surname Vollert was first found in the south, near the border of Austria, where the fame of the "Niebelungenlied" first reached Germany. The first recorded bearer of the surname was Conrad filius ("son of") Volkardi, who was living near Tuttlingen, Swabia in 1280. The young Vollert family played a major role in the early history of the region, and contributed greatly to the development of medieval German society. Early History of the Vollert familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vollert research. Another 193 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1280, 1331, 1383, 1434, 1626, 1677, 1761, 1767 and 1845 are included under the topic Early Vollert History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Vollert Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Volker, Voelker, Völker, Volkert, Folkart, Foutch, Folk, Volk, Folkerth, Fulchard, Volhard, Volchert, Folgert, Vollert and many more. Early Notables of the Vollert familyMore information is included under the topic Early Vollert Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Vollert Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Vollert Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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