Arman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Arman family

The surname Arman was first found in Bavaria, where this family name is considered to have made a great early contribution to the feudal society which became the backbone of early development in Europe. The family Armin became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the savage tribal and national conflicts, each group seeking power and status in an ever changing territorial profile. The name Armin is a popular first name, and it comes from Arminius, which is Latin for the German Hermann. Hermann the Cherusker (16 B.C.-21 A.D.,) or Arminius, is the most famous bearer of this name; as the liberator of Germany, he and his forces destroyed a Roman legion in 9 A.D. in the Teutoberger Forest.

Early History of the Arman family

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Arman Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Arman include Armin, Arminn, Arman, Armane, Armann, Armen, Armenius and many more.

Early Notables of the Arman family

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Arman migration to the United States +

European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Armans to arrive in North America, and among them were:

Arman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Arman, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1834
H. Arman, who settled in San Francisco in 1852
Joseph Arman, who settled in Scott Co., IA in 1857
Henry Arman, who settled in Ohio in 1856-1866

Arman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Anton Arman, who arrived in Illinois in 1906