|
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
- no headaches!
 Text  An excerpt from www.HouseOfNames.com archives copyright © 2000 - 2012
Origins Available: English-Alt, English, German, Scottish
Where did the German Norman family come from? What is the German Norman family crest and coat of arms? When did the Norman family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Norman family history?
The Norman surname comes from the German word "nordm," meaning "north," along with "man;" that is, it was a name for a person from the North.
 MoreMore about the Norman History...
Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
- A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)
Spelling variations of this family name include: van Norman, Norman, van Normann, Normann and others.First found in Hamburg, 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. The family name is also connected to several place names in the Holstein region.
MoreMore about the Norman History...
Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Norman research. Another 161 words(12 lines of text) covering the years 1725, 1787, 1826, and 1863 are included under the topic Early Norman History in all our PDF Extended History products.
MoreMore about the Norman History...
Our PDF Extended History includes the early notables!
More information is included under the topic Early Norman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.
MoreMore about the Norman History...
This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Norman. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Norman Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- Richard Norman, who landed in New England in 1623
- Austice Norman, who landed in Virginia in 1634
- Hen Norman, who arrived in Virginia in 1634
- Peter Norman, who landed in Virginia in 1634
- Jo Norman, aged 19, landed in Bermuda in 1635
Norman Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Eliza Norman, who landed in Virginia in 1701
- Rachel Norman, who arrived in Virginia in 1702
- Rachel] Norman, who landed in Virginia in 1704
- Joshua Norman, who arrived in Boston, Mass in 1712
- Caleb Norman, who arrived in Boston, Mass in 1712
Norman Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Joseph Norman, aged 27, landed in Georgia in 1812
- Wm Norman, who arrived in New York in 1822
- Nels C Norman, aged 22, arrived in Boston, Mass in 1833
- Abraham Norman, who landed in New York in 1835
- Georgiana, daughter of John Norman of St. Thomas, Exeter (Devon) was married at St. John's in 1852
MoreMore about the Norman History...
We offer a large range of products for you to enjoy with your Coat of Arms. From the coffee cup in the kitchen to the frame in the living room.
- Wilbur H Norman, American namesake of the town of Normanville, Texas, he ran a sawmill in the area about 1899
- Jessye Norman (b. 1945), American three-time Grammy award winning opera singer (soprano)
- Marsha Norman (b. 1947), American playwright, screenwriter, and novelist awarded the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
- Fred Norman (b. 1942), American baseball player
- Gregory John "Greg" Norman (b. 1955), Australian professional golfer nicknamed "The Great White Shark"
- Montagu Collet Norman (1871-1950), English financier and governor of the Bank of England from 1920 to 1944, he was made the 1st Baron Norman of St. Clere in 1944
- Alfred Merle Norman (1831-1918), British clergyman, naturalist and marine zoologist
- Archie Norman (b. 1954), British politician and businessman
- Barry Norman (b. 1933), British film critic
- Moe Norman (1929-2004), Canadian professional golfer
MoreMore about the norman History...
Another 3 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products. MoreMore about the Norman History...
We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- Norman Genealogy by William Ernest Norman.
- The Normans, 1720-1976 by Maggie Laurie Carson.
MoreMore Norman Products...
All products shipped by HouseofNames.com are 100% guaranteed. HouseofNames.com and its partners have been researching and writing family name history documents since 1968. We have provided millions of histories worldwide - each with the Personal Service that ensures that new customers become repeat customers. | More Family Crest Products |
MoreMore about the Norman Family Crest...
Our PDF Coat of Arms + Extended History product is the whole package all in one. With a full color Coat of Arms along with a very detailed History, full symbolism, bibliography and settlers listed by the centuries.
MoreMore about the Norman History...
- Jones, Henry Z. Palatine Families of New York 2 Volumes. Rockland, ME: Picton Press, 2001. Print. (ISBN 978-0961388829).
- Egle, William Henry. Pennsylvania Genealogies Scotch-Irish and German. Harrisburg: L.S. Hart, 1886. Print.
- Gritzner, M. Handbuch der heraldischen Terminologie in zwölf Zungen. Nürnberg: 1890. Print.
- Bahlow, Hans (Edda Gentry trns). Dictionary of German Names . Madison, Wisconsin: Max Kade Institute, 2002. Print. (ISBN 0-924119-35-7).
- Fogleman, Aaron Spencer. Hopeful Journeys German Immigration, Settlement, and Political Culture in Colonial America 1717-1775. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1986. Print. (ISBN 978-0812215489).
- Nied, Edmund. Fraenkische Familiennamen urkundlich gesammelt und sprachlich gedeutet. Heidelberg: C. Winter, 1933. Print.
- Rupp, Daniel L. A Collection of Upwards of Thirty Thousand Names of German, Swiss, Dutch, French and Other Immigrants to Pennsylvania from 1727 to 1776. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 2000. Print. (ISBN 978-0806303024).
- Zieber, Eugene. Heraldry in America. Philadelphia: Genealogical Publishing Co. Print.
- Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Galveston Texas 1896-1951. National Archives Washington DC. Print.
- Bentley, Elizabeth P. Passenger Arrivals at the Port of New York 1820-1829. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1999. Print.
- ...
The Norman Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Norman Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.
This page was last modified on 25 March 2012 at 00:40.
©2000-2012 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details.
houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation.
100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
- no headaches!
|
|
