The Baumanns surname comes from the German word "baum," or "boum" in Middle High and Old German, meaning "tree." As such, Baumanns may have originally been a nickname for someone who lived by a tree. Other instances of the Baumanns surname no doubt derive from the Middle High German word "bumann," meaning "a farmer."
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Early Origins of the Baumanns family
The surname Baumanns was first found in the Rhine region, 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. The earliest trace of the Baumann family is found in Strasbourg, where they flourished at the beginning of the 14th century.
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Early History of the Baumanns family
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Baumanns Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Baumann, Bauman, Baumman, Baumenn, Baumen and many more.
Early Notables of the Baumanns family
Notables with the name Baumanns during this period were Nicolaus Baumann, the son of the Doctor of Law Joachim Baumann, who was a senator in Stralsund, Pomerania, and the Lord of the estates at Luedershagen. He was ennobled in... Another 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Baumanns Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Baumanns family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Wilhelm Baumann, who arrived in Germantown, Pennsylvania in 1683. Conrad Bauman arrived in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1755; Jacob Bauman settled in Philadelphia in 1727.
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