| ![Show Contents]() Artmann History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Artmann family. The Artmann surname evolved as a local name. It is a name for a family that lived in Regensburg, Bavaria. The family name Artmann 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 Artmann 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 Artmann 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 Artmann familyThe surname Artmann 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 Artmann familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Artmann research. Another 42 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Artmann History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Artmann Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Artmann include Artmann, Artman, Artmman, Artmanne, Arttman, Arteman, Artemann and many more. Early Notables of the Artmann familyProminent among members of the name Artmann in this period include - many members of the powerful Artmann family of Bavaria
 Artmann migration to the United States | + |
Thousands of German settlers came to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. The hardships of the long voyage were balanced by the opportunity to escape poverty and religious persecution. The descendents of these settlers still populate the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also live in Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Artmann or a variant listed above:
Artmann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Bernhard Artmann, Maria Anna Artmann, and Angela Artmann, who all arrived in Baltimore in 1841
- M Franzisca Artmann, who landed in St Louis, Missouri in 1841 1
- M Sophia Artmann, who arrived in America in 1841 1
- A Ludowina Artmann, who arrived in America in 1844 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Artmann (post 1700) | + |
- Hans Carl Artmann (b. 1921), Austrian, experimental writer
- 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)
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Artmann migration to the United States 
