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![Show Contents]() Boemm History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The Boemm family name first began to be used in the German state of Bavaria. After the 12th century, hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules, and names that were derived from locations became particularly common. The family name Boemm is a local surname. Originally denoting the proprietorship of an estate or influence within a village, the German preposition von, which means from or of, used with local names, was taken as a mark of aristocracy. The surname Boemm was given to someone who lived in Bohemia. Further research showed the name was derived from the Old German word Bohmen, which was the Old German name for a native or inhabitant of Bohemia. However, the word Bohmen was itself derived from the tribal name Baii and the Geramanic word heim, which means homeland. The Baii were the Celtic tribe who inhabited the regions of Bohemia and Bavaria in the 1st century AD. In the 6th century, the Boii were replaced by a Germanic tribe in Bavaria, who adopted the name Boioarii, and by Slavic tribes in Bohemia. The ancient lands of Bohemia and Bavaria are separated by the Bohemian forrest, a wooden mountain range; however, their people share a very similar heritage and ancestry. Early Origins of the Boemm familyThe surname Boemm was first found in Nuremberg, where the Bohem name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early History of the Boemm familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boemm research. Another 41 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1794, 1795, 1816, 1819, 1876 and 1881 are included under the topic Early Boemm History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Boemm 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 Boemm include Bohem, Bohemm, Boem, Boehm, Boehme, Boemm, Boeme, Boemme and many more. Early Notables of the Boemm familyProminent among members of the name Boemm in this period include Joseph Boehm (1795-1876), Hungarian violinist and teacher who studied with Rode, debuted in 1816 in Vienna and, three years later, in 1819 was named professor at...
Another 36 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Boemm Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Boemm familyThe great European flow of migration to North America, which began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century, was particularly attractive to those from Bavaria who wished to escape either poverty or religious persecution. For many Bavarian tenant farmers, the chance to own their own land was a major incentive. So the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlement centered in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were: Frantz Boehm, age 44, along with his wife, 3 sons and 3 daughters, who arrived in America in 1709: Carl G. Boehme arrived in Missouri in 1839; Johann Boehm accompanied by his wife Margrethe and their son, arrived in New Orleans in 1845.
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