Bomberg History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The German state of Bavaria is the ancestral home of the Bomberg family. Bomberg is a local name, first used as a surname for someone who lived in any of several places called Bamberg. Examples include: the village which is part of the Earldom of Berg, North Rhineland, and was first recorded in 1296 as Boimberg; and the city of Bamberg, in northern Bavaria, which dates from the 11th century. These place names come from the Old High German boum, which became "baum, " meaning "tree," and berg or "mountain."

Early Origins of the Bomberg family

The surname Bomberg was first found in Bavaria, where this family was a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Bomberg became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the region and the nation.

Early History of the Bomberg family

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Bomberg 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 Bomberg include Baumberg, Bomberg, Baumburg, Bomburg, Bamberg, Bamburg, Bomberger, Baumberger, Baumburger, Bomburger, Bamberger and many more.

Early Notables of the Bomberg family

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Migration of the Bomberg family

European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Bombergs to arrive in North America, and among them were: Carl Baumberger who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1747; Charles Bomberger who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1765; John Bomberger and Peter Bamberger both of whom arrived in Canada in 1831.

Contemporary Notables of the name Bomberg (post 1700) +

David Bomberg (1890-1957), English painter