Stoltze History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Stoltze

What does the name Stoltze mean?

Medieval Silesia is the birthplace of the noble Stoltze family. The Stoltze surname is derived from the German word "stoltz," which means "proud," and as such, it was most likely originally a nickname, which became a hereditary surname.

Early Origins of the Stoltze family

The surname Stoltze was first found in Silesia, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging province which would later play a role in the national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Stoltze family

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Stoltze Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Stoltz, Stolz, Stoltze, Stolze, Stolt, Stolte, Stoetzel, Stoltzel, Stolzel, Stolzer and many more.

Early Notables of the Stoltze family

Notables of the period with the surname Stoltze were

Thomas Stoltzer (1480-1526), who was a German composer and Kapellmeister to the King of Hungary...
Friedrich Stoltze (1816-91) took part in the Revolution in 1848 in Frankfurt and then became a journalist and poet...

Stoltze migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Stoltze Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Henrich Rudolph Stoltze, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1756