The name Bobian is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in the village of Bobbing, a parish in the union and hundred of Milton, in the county of Kent. 1
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Early Origins of the Bobian family
The surname Bobian was first found in Kent, at Bobbing, a village and civil parish in the Swale district that dates back to c. 1100 when it was first listed as Bobinge. The place name literally means "settlement of the family or followers of a man called Bobba," from the Old English personal name + "ingas." 2
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Early History of the Bobian family
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Bobian Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Bobian are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Bobian include: Bobbin, Bobben, Bobban, Bobbing, Bobing, Bobins and many more.
Early Notables of the Bobian family
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Migration of the Bobian family
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Bobian or a variant listed above: James Bobin, who arrived in New York state in 1716.
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