Stoltzfus Family History
Stoltzfus Name Meaning
Americanized form of German Stolzfuss: probably from Middle Low German Stoltefoth a nickname composed of the elements stolt ‘proud’ + vōt ‘foot’ denoting someone of haughty gait; or perhaps from Middle Low German stolten ‘to stalk about’ + vōt ‘foot’ a nickname for a peg-leg or someone who used crutches. Alternatively from Middle High German stolzen ‘to limp’ + fuos ‘leg’ a nickname for someone who walked with a limp. The surname Stolzfuss is very rare in Germany. Compare Stoltzfoos .
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022