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![Show Contents]() Bomberg Surname History
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 Germany
The ancient roots of the Bomberg family are found in the German state of Bavaria. The Bomberg surname, was a local name, 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 familyThe 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 familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bomberg research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1549, 1823 and 1899 are included under the topic Early Bomberg History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bomberg 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 Bomberg include Baumberg, Bomberg, Baumburg, Bomburg, Bamberg, Bamburg, Bomberger, Baumberger, Baumburger, Bomburger, Bamberger and many more. Early Notables of the Bomberg familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bomberg Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bomberg familyGerman settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Bomberg surname or a spelling variation of the name include: 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
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