Burgman History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe German surname Burgman is derived from the word "berg," which means "hill," or "mountain." Thus, the first of the name were likely people who lived on or by a hill or mountain. Early Origins of the Burgman familyThe surname Burgman was first found in West Prussia, where the name 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 Burgman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Burgman research. Another 135 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1617, 1748, 1761, 1836, 1840, 1866, 1878 and 1907 are included under the topic Early Burgman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Burgman Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Bergmann, Bergman, Bergemann (Cologne, Westphalia) and many more. Early Notables of the Burgman familyNotable figures of the period with the name Burgman were Israel von Bergmann (d.1748), the Lord of the manor Tetterin near the town Anklam in Pomerania, who became an influential Privy Councillor at the royal court of Prussia. Ernst von Bergmann (1836-1907) was Professor of Surgery... Migration of the Burgman familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Carl Anton Bergman came to Philadelphia, Pa. in 1751; George Bergman arrived in Boston, Massachusetts in 1768; Christian Bergmann settled in Texas in 1854.
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