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![Show Contents]() Brabinder History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The historic German region of Prussia was the original home of the name Brabinder. Brabinder was a local name, a type of hereditary surname that identified people by the places where they lived. Landowners were the first to use local names, which often used the prefix "von," meaning "of" or "from," in some cases a mark of aristocratic birth. Local names are by far the most common type of German hereditary surname. Brabinder was a name for someone who lived in Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany. By the 19th century, Brandenburg-Prussia had incorporated East Prussia, West Prussia and many other German territories. Moreover, in the late 19th century, it led the German states in the unification of Germany. Early Origins of the Brabinder familyThe surname Brabinder was first found in Prussia, where the name Brabender came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. Early History of the Brabinder familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brabinder research. Another 52 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Brabinder History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brabinder Spelling VariationsOne 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 Brabinder include Brabender, Brabbender, Brabendder, Brabennder, Brabinder, Brabindder and many more. Early Notables of the Brabinder familyMore information is included under the topic Early Brabinder Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Brabinder familyMuch of German history has been shaped by the state of Prussia. It was an enduring military power until after the Second World War. At that time, the state was abolished altogether and its land divided between the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. While some Prussians were content to remain in those countries, others moved away, many of them migrating to North America. They entered the United States mostly through Philadelphia, moving on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Others went to Canada, settling on the prairies and in the province of Ontario. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were: Andrew Brabender, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1807; William A. Brabiner who arrived in America in 1808.
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