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![Show Contents]() Braekkenhoffer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Braekkenhoffer family. The Braekkenhoffer surname evolved as a local name. It is a name for a family that lived in a place called Brackenhofer. There are numerous areas in Germany that are named Brackenhofer or Pracht. Braekkenhoffer is also nickname type of surname derived from the Low German Brackenhofer, which means brushwood, bushes, and this name was given to a person who lived near a wooded or brushy area. Alternatively, the name is also a nickname, derived from the German word braht, which means noise or loud, for a boisterous person. Early Origins of the Braekkenhoffer familyThe surname Braekkenhoffer was first found in Bavaria, where the name Brackenhofer became noted for its numerous branches throughout the region. Each house acquired a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region, and resulted in the Brackenhofer allegiance being actively sought by these same princes. Over time, the family became a power unto themselves as members of the family were elevated to the ranks of nobility, an honor which served to further enhance their prominence within Bavaria. Early History of the Braekkenhoffer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Braekkenhoffer research. Another 58 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Braekkenhoffer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Braekkenhoffer 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 Braekkenhoffer include Brakenhofer, Brackenhoffer, Brachenhofer, Brachenhoffer, Brakkenhofer, Brakkenhoffer, Brackenho, Braeckenhofer, Braeckenhoffer, Brachenhofer, Braechenhoffer, Braekkenhofer, Braekkenhoffer, Breckenhofer, Breckenhoffer, Brechenhofer, Brechenhoffer, Brekkenhofer, Brekkenhoffer and many more. Early Notables of the Braekkenhoffer familyMore information is included under the topic Early Braekkenhoffer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Braekkenhoffer familyThousands of German settlers came to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. The hardships of the long voyage were balanced by the opportunity to escape poverty and religious persecution. The descendents of these settlers still populate the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also live in Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Braekkenhoffer or a variant listed above: Heinrich Brackenhof, who came to New York City in 1847 as well as other people who settled on the eastern seaboard of the United States and in Canada during the 18th and 19th centuries..
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