Metzinger Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Behind the Metzinger surname stands Metzger, a German name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way. Taken at its root, Metzinger points to “Butcher”.

Spelling and variants

Metzinger is listed among the recognised spellings of Metzger. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. The same family of names includes Metzler and Metz.

Heraldry and the Metzinger name

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