Bindeman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The origin of the proud surname Bindeman can be traced to the historic kingdom of Bohemia, which is now part of Czechoslovakia. In the Middle Ages, Bohemia was a part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was characterized by the Feudal System. Before this era, people were known only by a single name. However, as the population increased and travelers set out on their journeys, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves. Many people, such as the Bindeman family, adopted the name of their feudal occupation as their surname. However, an occupational name did not become a hereditary surname until the office or type of employment became hereditary. The surname Bindeman was an occupational name for a cooper or a barrel maker. Ancient records reveal the name Bindeman is derived from the German word binden, which means to bind.

Early Origins of the Bindeman family

The surname Bindeman was first found in Bohemia, where this family became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the family became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. By the late 15th century the town of Ebersdorf on the Bohemian border was in the hands of the family.

Early History of the Bindeman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bindeman research. Another 162 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1580, 1720 and 1811 are included under the topic Early Bindeman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bindeman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bendemann, Bendeman, Bindemann, Bindeman, Bendermann, Benderman, Bindermann, Binderman, Bindmann, Bindman, Bendmann and many more.

Early Notables of the Bindeman family

During this early period, notable bearers of the name Bindeman included

Maria Catharina von Bindemann, who greatly enhanced the prestige and power of the family when she married into the von Penzig family of Upper Lusatia in the mid-17th century...

Migration of the Bindeman family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: F. W. Binderman, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1822; at the age of 32.

Contemporary Notables of the name Bindeman (post 1700) +

Ilya Bindeman, American Assistant Professor of Geological Sciences (2004-) at the University of Oregon