| ![Show Contents]() Benze History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Medieval Austria is the ancient homeland of the Benze family. Austria, which was originally home to a Celtic people, was conquered by the Roman Empire in about 15 BC Following the fall of Rome, Austria was repeatedly invaded by barbarian tribes, such as the Vandals, Visigoths, and Huns, who swept in from the east. During the 5th and 6th centuries, the Alemanni, Avars and Slavs settled Austria. The Avars were defeated in 785 by the Frankish Emperor Charlemagne, who set up the East Mark, which later became known as the Österreich. Austria was ruled by the Babenburger dynasty until 1278, when they were succeeded by the Hapsburg dynasty, which ruled Austria until the 20th century. Early Origins of the Benze familyThe surname Benze was first found in Austria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early History of the Benze familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Benze research. Another 126 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1766 and 1839 are included under the topic Early Benze History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Benze Spelling VariationsOne 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 Benze include Benz, Benns, Bennze, Benze, Bennse, Bense, Bensz and others. Early Notables of the Benze familyAnother 42 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Benze Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Benze familyAustria was made a republic after the First World War. The Austro-Hungarian Empire was broken up by the Treaty of Versailles and many of its people found themselves in the new nation of Czechoslovakia. Many other Austrians and expatriate Austrians made their way to North America in the 20th century. Most landed in Philadelphia, later continuing on to the states of Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Some Austrian settlers also went to western Canada and Ontario. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Benze or a variant listed above: Johann David Bennz, who came to Philadelphia in 1772; as did Charles Benz in 1853; Johanes Benz arrived in Philadelphia in 1732; Mathias Benz settled in Philadelphia in 1880.
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