| ![Show Contents]() Clemments History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany German surnames developed at a time when most of the German provinces were states of the Holy Roman Empire. At first people used only a single name, but as the population grew and people began to travel, they began to find it necessary to take on an additional name to differentiate themselves. Fairly general principles guided the development of hereditary surnames in Germany. Two of the common types of family names found in Germany are patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and matronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. Early Origins of the Clemments familyThe surname Clemments was first found in Saxony, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation and would later play a large role in the political conflicts of the area. The family branched into many houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions, where they played significant roles in the social and political affairs. The name refers back to St. Clemens, the patron saint of sailors. Individual bearers of this name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Nicolas Clemmenter (1332) of Bohemia. Early History of the Clemments familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Clemments research. Another 161 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1543, 1556, 1558, 1560, 1710, 1744, 1780 and 1790 are included under the topic Early Clemments History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Clemments Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Klemmenz, Klemmentz, Klemmens, Klemments, Klemens, Clemmens, Clemens, Clemmenz, Clemmentz, Clemments, Clementz, Klementz, Klemenz, Klements, Klemmz, Klemmtz, Klemz, Klemts, Klemtz, Klemment, Klement, Clemment, Clement, Klems, Klemmt (Silesia), Klemt (Silesia), Klemmenter, Clemmenten, Clemmenter and many more. Early Notables of the Clemments familyProminent bearers of the family name Clemments at this time were Jacob Clement (Clemens), one of the most renowned 16th century composers. He was born in Flanders, and succeeded Gombert as chief Chapel-master to Charles V. Of the time and place of hia birth or death, or of any event of his life, nothing is known. It is probable that he spent several years in Italy; and it is certain that he died before 1558. Clement was one of the most prolific composers of his day. This man, whose very name is now known only to a few curious students, was...
Another 240 words (17 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Clemments Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Clemments familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gerhard Clemens, who came to America in 1709 at the age of 28 with his wife and two sons. Valentin Klemens came to Philadelphia in 1754; Leonard Clementz settled in Maryland in 1763.
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