Bruckmann History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Bruckmann family

The surname Bruckmann was first found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Translated literally, the name means "bridge-man," and referred to the occupation of taking toll at bridges. The name was found most frequently in Frankfurt in the 12th and 13th centuries.

Early History of the Bruckmann family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bruckmann research. Another 161 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1473, 1480, 1521, 1583, 1654, 1818 and 1819 are included under the topic Early Bruckmann History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bruckmann Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bruckmann, Bruckman, Bruchmann, Bruchman, Brukmann, Brueckmann, Brueckman, Bruechmann, Bruekmann, Bruegmann (northern Germany), Brueggemann (Westphalia), Bruckmayr (Bavaria), Bruckmayer (Bavaria) and many more.

Early Notables of the Bruckmann family

Prominent figures of the time who bore the name Bruckmann were Hans Brüggemann (ca. 1480-c. 1521), a German artist, best known for his large carved altarpiece in Schleswig Cathedral; John Brugman, O.F.M., (died 1473) a 15th-century Franciscan friar...
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Bruckmann migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bruckmann Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jaques Bruckmann, who arrived in Charles Town, South Carolina in 1782 1
Jakob Bruckmann, a German mercenary on record in North America in 1783

Bruckmann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Henry Bruckmann, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1836
Jak Bruckmann, who landed in America in 1854 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)