Rodenbach History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe roots of the distinguished German surname Rodenbach lie in the northern province of Schleswig-Holstein. The name is derived from "Rodenbach," the name of several places in Germany, which is itself derived from the Old High German "roden," meaning "to clear," and "bach," meaning "stream." It is likely that the progenitor of the surname was a native of the town of Rodenbach who had moved to another city and was therefore referred to as "Rodenbach." Early Origins of the Rodenbach familyThe surname Rodenbach was first found in Schleswig-Holstein, where the name was most common, particularly in the city of Hamburg. The earliest known bearer of the name was Herman Rodenbeke, who was a resident of the city of Greifswald in 1330. The young Rodenbach family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of the medieval society of Schleswig-Holstein. Early History of the Rodenbach familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rodenbach research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1330, 1633, 1786 and 1869 are included under the topic Early Rodenbach History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rodenbach Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Rodebach, Radabaugh, Rodebaugh, Rodenbaugh, Rodenbach and many more. Early Notables of the Rodenbach familyMore information is included under the topic Early Rodenbach Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Rodenbach Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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