Bewer Surname History

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Germany

Early Origins of the Bewer family

The surname Bewer was first found in the Rhineland, where the name Bewer contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Bewer family

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Bewer Spelling Variations

In 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 Bewer include Bewer, Bewere, Bewerre, Bewers, Bewwer, Beuer, Beuere, Beuerre, Bawer, Bawere, Bawerre, Bawers, Bawwer, Baewer, Baewere, Baewerre, Baewers, Baewwer, Buer, Buere and many more.

Early Notables of the Bewer family

Notables with the name Bewer during this period were

Wilhelm von Bewer

Bewer migration to the United States +

For many Germans, emigration to North America was an inviting alternative to the trials of life in the old country. From the mid-17th into the present century, thousands of Germans migrated across the Atlantic. They capitalized on the chance to escape poverty and persecution, and to own their own land. After 1650, Germans settled throughout the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also landed in Canada, settling in Ontario or father west on the rich land of the prairies. Among them:

Bewer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Lawrence Bewer, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1739
Gerg Bewer, who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1751

Contemporary Notables of the name Bewer (post 1700) +

Kirk Bewer (b. 1970), Canadian professional drummer
William Bewer (1867-1965), Scandinavian film actor