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![Show Contents]() Bachen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
The German states are the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Bachen. In the medieval era, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. At this time, the surname Bachen emerged throughout the German territories. Early Origins of the Bachen familyThe surname Bachen was first found in Germany, where the name Beckin 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 several houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early History of the Bachen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bachen research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bachen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bachen Spelling VariationsMany 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 Bachen include Beckin, Bechin, Becken, Bechen, Beckhen, Beekhen, Bekhen, Becchen, Backen, Bachin, Baechin, Baecken, Bachen, Baechen, Backhen, Baeckhen, Bakhen, Baekhen, Bacchen and many more. Early Notables of the Bachen familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bachen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bachen familyInvestigation of immigration and passenger lists has revealed a number of people bearing the name Bachen: Elizabeth Backen who arrived in Virginia in 1649; Anna Dorothea Beckin who arrived in Fredrick County, Maryland in 1719; John Christopher Bechin settled in Philadelphia in 1754.
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