Hohen-Sülzen, Kr. Alzey-Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz
Today, Hohen-Sülzen is administratively part of the municipality of Monsheim.
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Ailertchen, Kr. Westerwald, Rheinland-Pfalz
Ailertchen is historically part of Hessen-Nassau. Today, Ailertchen is administratively part of the municipality of Westerburg.
Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Volga German families settled in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
St. Clair County, Alabama
Volga German families settled in St. Clair County, Alabama.
Fort Stockton, Pecos Co., Texas
Volga German families settled in Fort Stockton, Texas.
Upton, Weston Co., Wyoming
Volga German families settled in Upton, Wyoming.
Scheierman, Baylor
Baylor Arthur Scheierman, son of Scott & Shannon Scheierman of Aurora, Nebraska, was born 26 September 2000. He is an American professional basketball player.
He played college basketball for South Dakota State University and Creighton University. He was drafted on 26 June 2024 to play with the Boston Celtics team of the NBA.
Baylor's ancestors (Scheuermann) come from the Volga German colony of Kolb.
Appelhans, Chris
Christopher Appelhans, son of Anthony & Kristi Appelhans, was born 28 April 1980 in Firth, Idaho, and grew up in Idaho Falls. He is an American filmmaker, animator, illustrator, and designer. He is the writer and director of Wish Dragon (2021) and KPop Demon Hunters (2025). The latter earned two Golden Globes and an Academy Award.
He has also illustrated two children's books.
His ancestors come from the Volga German colony of Rothammel.