The surname Tetzmann was first found in Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society.
The name is thought to have been derived from the Old High German "teuzo", itself from the Gothic word "thiuda" meaning "people." The surname is first documented in its Latinized from in the twelfth century where Tecelinus, was a Burgher of Goslar in the year 1120. In 1444, Stephan Teczel of Waischenfeld appears in the "Matrikel der Universitat Leipzig" while in 1477, Thomas Tetcschel of Merseburg is noted in the "Matrikel des Hochstifts Merseburg".
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Early History of the Tetzmann family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tetzmann research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1465 and 1519 are included under the topic Early Tetzmann History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Tetzmann Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Tess, Tes, Tesse, Tese, Tesses, Tessee, Teses, Tease, Teese, Teess and many more.
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Early Notables of the Tetzmann family
Notables of the time with the surname Tetzmann were Johann Tetzel OP (c. 1465-1519), a German Dominican friar and preacher. He was appointed Inquisitor for Poland and... Another 27 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Tetzmann Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Tetzmann family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: settlers who traveled to the New World and established themselves along the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada in the 18th and 19th centuries..
