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The name Alleman comes from the Rhineland, an ancient region of Germany. In pre-medieval times, the Germans used only one name, but later they were forced by a growing population to adopt hereditary surnames, so as to remain distinct from others using the same personal (first) name. Local names derived from place names, were often chosen. They originally indicated land ownership, and frequently carried the prefix von, meaning "of" or "from", which is often taken as an indication of aristocratic lineage. Alleman was a name for some one lived in the Rhineland which is derived from the Germanic tribal name Alemanni, which means all the men. The Alemanni, who originally inhabited the Rhineland, played a large role in the early tribal conflicts of the area and they engaged in bitter battles with the Franks for domination of territory. The English variation Alleman is also the name for someone from Germany, derived from the Anglo-Norman French word aleman, which means German, or Allemagne, which means Germany. In some cases, the name may have been from the southern regions of France that border Germany, such as Norman region of Allemagne which was named by the Germanic settlers there, or Alsace-Lorraine. Alman is also a Jewish Ashkenazic surname taken by a widower. In the Middle Ages, the Alleman family played an influential role in the social, economic and political development of the territories of the Rhineland.

Early Origins of the Alleman family

The surname Alleman was first found in the Rhinelands, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. The name is associated with the Alsace-Lorraine region on the southern French-German border; the Alemanns were the Germanic tribes that anciently inhabited this region.

Early History of the Alleman family

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Alleman Spelling Variations

Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Alleman include Alemann, Allemann, Aleman, Alemand, Allemand, Alemanns, Allemang and many more.

Early Notables of the Alleman family

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Alleman Ranking

In the United States, the name Alleman is the 7,174^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. [1]

Alleman migration to the United States +

Between the 17th and 20th centuries, hundreds of thousands of Europeans came to North America, and many Rhinelanders were among them. They had many various reasons for making the choice: to escape poverty and persecution, for adventure, and for the opportunity to own their own land. Ellis Island, one of the main American immigration centers, saw many settlers as they moved on to the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, and New York. In Canada, they found homes in Ontario, and on the great plains of the Midwestern provinces. The Alleman were among of the early German families that came to North America:

Alleman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Simon Alleman, who landed in New York in 1709 [2]
Jacob Alleman Jr., who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1741 [2]
Jacob Alleman Sr., who arrived in Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 1747 [2]
Stephen Alleman, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749 [2]
Dorstius Alleman, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1752 [2]
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Alleman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joseph Alleman, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1835 [2]
V Alleman, aged 30, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1854 [2]
Allen Alleman, who landed in Arkansas in 1890 [2]

Alleman migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Alleman Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Ann Alleman, aged 20, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "David Malcolm" [3]
Eliza Alleman, aged 18, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "David Malcolm" [3]

Alleman migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Alleman Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Johannes Alleman, aged 44, a farm labourer, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Halcione" in 1875 [4]
Elizabeth Alleman, aged 32, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Halcione" in 1875 [4]
Eva Alleman, aged 6, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Halcione" in 1875 [4]
John M. Alleman, aged 4, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Halcione" in 1875 [4]
Sebastian Alleman, aged 3, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Halcione" in 1875 [4]
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Contemporary Notables of the name Alleman (post 1700) +

John George Alleman (1804-1865), American missionary Catholic priest
Andrew "Andy" Alleman (b. 1983), former American football guard

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
South Australian Register Wednesday 5th January 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) David Malcolm 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/davidmalcolm1854.shtml
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 12th December 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html