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Early Origins of the Brueggemann family

The surname Brueggemann 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 Brueggemann family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brueggemann 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 Brueggemann History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Brueggemann 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 Brueggemann family

Prominent figures of the time who bore the name Brueggemann 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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Migration of the Brueggemann family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johann Valentin Bruckman, on record in Philadelphia in 1754; Jakob Bruckmann, a German mercenary on record in North America in 1783; George Bruckman, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1807.


Contemporary Notables of the name Brueggemann (post 1700) +

  • Walter Brueggemann (b. 1933), American Protestant Old Testament scholar and theologian, generally regarded as one of the most influential Old Testament scholars of the last several decades
  • Walter Brueggemann (b. 1933), American Protestant Old Testament scholar and theologian
  • Dale A. Brueggemann, American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 15th District, 2012 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 1) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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