Artman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The Artman surname first began to be used in the German state of Bavaria, some time after the 12th century, when hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules, and names that were derived from locations became particularly common. The family name Artman is a local surname. Originally denoting the proprietorship of an estate or influence within a village, the German preposition von, which means from or of, used with local names, was taken as a mark of aristocracy. The surname Artman was given to someone who lived in Regensburg, Bavaria. The family name Artman can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when Bavaria was a region characterized by court intrigue and heroic battles over power and prestige. The Artman family was involved in the ancient feuds between noble families, who competed for domination of the territory. In the era of rapidly changing allegiances, the Artman family aligned itself with many different noble families and their support was sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early Origins of the Artman family

The surname Artman was first found in the ancient city of Regensburg, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Artman family

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Artman Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Artman include Artmann, Artman, Artmman, Artmanne, Arttman, Arteman, Artemann and many more.

Early Notables of the Artman family

Prominent among members of the name Artman in this period include

many members of the powerful Artmann family of Bavaria

Artman Ranking

In the United States, the name Artman is the 14,421^st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Artman migration to the United States +

The great European flow of migration to North America, which began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century, was particularly attractive to those from Bavaria who wished to escape either poverty or religious persecution. For many Bavarian tenant farmers, the chance to own their own land was a major incentive. So the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlement centered in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were:

Artman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Isaac Artman, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1765 2

Artman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Franz Artman, who arrived in Ohio in 1869 2
Anton Artman, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1870 2
Ignatz Artman, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1873 2
G. Artman, who settled in Philadelphia in 1879
Herman Artman, who landed in Mississippi in 1891 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Artman (post 1700) +

Wayne Artman (1936-2006), American Academy Award nominated sound engineer
Carl J. Artman, United States Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs (2007 to 2008)
Corwin Walter Artman (1907-1970), American NFL football offensive lineman

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)