Goetzman

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Goetzman is a rare last name found in United States. The name has many Variants such as Goetzman(n), Gotzman(n), Getzman(n), Götzman(n) Tales state the last name Gussmann was the first variant of this last name and was a very powerful clan of Austria.

Submitted by Richard K. Goetzman, Ph.D
"This is an explanation I got from a German Army officer I met at Fort Gordon, Georgia, forty years ago and have found no reason to doubt it. Getz and Goetz are both pet forms of the German name Godizo, which derives from the Germanic element for God as a name of praise."
"In Germany many years ago when the tribal culture was flourishing, many tribes had special gods and idols that they revered. One man was chosen to be the protector of the idols known as Götz (English/American equivalent is Goetz). Thus a Götz-mann was a man who was protector of the idols--sort of a high priest, or shaman."

Famous People with the last name of Goetzman:

• Gary Goetzman - Movie Producer (That thing you do, Polar Express)
  
• Beth Goetzman - Nurse of Marinette, Wisconsin
  
• Michael Goetzman(Alias: Kamic A’kota) - Notorious Technical Researcher & Enthusiast

Links for last name of Goetzman: Goetzman Information Website/DNA test