Tritz
Tritz is a family name that is particularly common in France and Germany. From genealogists , all families with the name Tritz, with the exception of the Alsatian line, were able to refer to Jost Tritz, nee. around 1600 in Niedaltdorf in Saarland .
The Lorraine Berceau des Tritz association (German: Lothringen - Wiege der Tritz ; LBT) is a family association that meets twice a year and has organized extensive genealogical research. German and French 'Tritz' are members of the board and the board. Last but not least, LBT sees itself as an association that actively promotes international understanding.
Origin of name
The origin of the name is unclear. 'Tritz' could come from Moselle Franconian 'Trëtz' = ponytail / wig. ' Another assumption is a derivation from Latin 'Patricius'.
Name bearer
Tritz is the family name of the following people:
- Josef Tritz (1902–1986), German civil servant
- Marianne Tritz (* 1964), German politician (Alliance 90 / The Greens)
- Stéphane Tritz (* 1987), Alsatian football player
- Pierre Tritz , Jesuit monk in the Philippines