Blumenthal History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished family surname Blumenthal originated in the lands which eventually became the German state of Prussia. This state was known for its majestic landscape, its rapid industrial growth, its military power, and for its contributions to European culture. However, in the medieval era, Prussia was fragmented and inhabited by numerous barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The borders of the barbarian kingdoms, which were established after the fall of the Roman Empire, changed repeatedly. The region that came to be known as Prussia was roughly divided between the territories of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia and East Prussia. The Blumenthal family emerged in Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany. By the 19th century, Brandenburg-Prussia had incorporated East Prussia, West Prussia and many other German territories. Moreover, in the late 19th century, it led the German states in the unification of Germany. Early Origins of the Blumenthal familyThe surname Blumenthal was first found in Brandenburg, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times; this family, according to chronicles, entered the region after the Wenden were driven out around 926 A.D. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Early History of the Blumenthal familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blumenthal research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1602, 1609, 1650, 1657, 1701, 1728, 1810, 1829, 1846, 1848, 1864, 1883 and 1900 are included under the topic Early Blumenthal History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blumenthal 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 Blumenthal include Blumenthal, Blumental, Blumenthaler, Blumentaler and others. Early Notables of the Blumenthal familyNotable figures of the time with the name Blumenthal were
Blumenthal RankingIn the United States, the name Blumenthal is the 8,670th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1]
The state of Prussia was a great influence on the shape of modern Germany. After the Second World War, Prussia's land was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany and the state was abolished. Some Prussians remained in those countries after the war, while many others migrated to North America in search of a new start. Philadelphia was their primary point of entry to the United States, after which many of them moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. A large number of Prussians also migrated to Ontario and the prairie provinces as United Empire Loyalists. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Blumenthals to arrive in North America, and among them were: Blumenthal Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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