Zillerberg History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Zillerberg

What does the name Zillerberg mean?

Bavaria, Germany is the original homeland of the Zillerberg family. Zillerberg is a patronymic name, a type of surname that derived from the given name of the father of the original bearer. Zillerberg was derived from the popular medieval Christian name Zyriak.

Early Origins of the Zillerberg family

The surname Zillerberg was first found in Bavaria, where the name, in its older form Zillner could be traced back to the ancient Austrian province of Styria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Zillerberg family

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Zillerberg 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 Zillerberg include Zillerberg, Zillerberger, Zilerberg, Zilberger, Zillberg, Zilerburg, Zilerburger and many more.

Early Notables of the Zillerberg family

the von Zillerberg family of Bavaria

Migration of the Zillerberg family

Between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries, German settlers arrived in North America by the thousands. Persecution based on religion and poverty were great motivators in this large-scale migration. So too was the opportunity for tenant farmers to own their own land. Ample land and opportunity awaited the settlers who went to such states as Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, as well as Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Zillerberg or a variant listed above: settlers who established themselves along the east coast of the United States and in Canada during the 18th and 19th centuries.