Goelz

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Goelz (also spelled Gölz) is a surname. It is either of German or Slavic origin, and a variant of the surname Geltz.[1] Notable people with this name include:

  • Billy Goelz (1918–2002) American professional wrestler, booker, and trainer
  • Dave Goelz (born 1946), American puppeteer and puppet builder, known for his work with the Muppets
  • Rolf Gölz (born 1962), German road and track cyclist, and Olympic medal winner for West Germany

References[edit]

  1. ^ Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. 2013. (Cited at Ancestry.com’s page for Goelz)