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![Show Contents]() Beuhlling History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The history of the Beuhlling family name begins in the German province of Bavaria. Beuhlling is a nickname surname, a class of German names derived from eke-names, or added names, that described people by a personal characteristic or other attribute. Beuhlling is a name for a bold or daring person. The family name Beuhlling is an Anglicized form of the Bavarian surname Buljong, or Bohlung, which is derived from the German word balt, which means bold or daring. Beuhlling is also a name for a person with a loud voice, which is derived from the German word bullen, which means to roar. The surname Beuhlling is also derived from the Old German personal name Bulling, which means a close relation or beloved. Furthermore, the surname is a local type of surname as there are several places in Germany named Bulling, Bullinge or Bullinger. Another example of this is the name of the German-Swiss town of Bullingen. These place-names derived their origin from the German word buehel, which means a hill. During the Middle Ages, the Beuhlling family emerged as a notable family in Bavaria and it made a significant contribution to the social, economic and political development of the region. Early Origins of the Beuhlling familyThe surname Beuhlling was first found in Bavaria, where the name Bulling emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Beuhlling familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beuhlling research. Another 52 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Beuhlling History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Beuhlling Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Beuhlling include Bulling, Buling, Buhlling, Buhling, Beulling, Beuling, Beuhlling, Beuhling, Bullinger, Buelling, Bueling, Buehlling and many more. Early Notables of the Beuhlling familyMore information is included under the topic Early Beuhlling Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Beuhlling familyEuropean 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 Beuhllings to arrive in North America, and among them were: Thomas Bulling, who settled in Virginia in 1653; Joseph Bulling settled in Maryland in 1723; Hans Martin who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1732; Christian Bullinger who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1737 and Henrich Bullinger who was also recorded as having arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738.
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