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Early Origins of the Bugenhagen family

The surname Bugenhagen was first found in Saxony, where the name Bugenhagen 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.

Early History of the Bugenhagen family

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Bugenhagen Spelling Variations

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Early Notables of the Bugenhagen family

Prominent bearers of the family name Bugenhagen at this time were

  • Johannes Bugenhagen (1485-1558), called Doctor Pomeranus by Martin Luther, a German Protestant reformer


United States Bugenhagen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bugenhagen Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Fred Bugenhagen, aged 57, destined for Clarence Center, N.Y., arrived in New York in 1913 aboard the ship "Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" from Bremen, Germany 1
  • Henry Bugenhagen, aged 57, arrived in New York, NY, USA in 1924 aboard the ship "Albert Ballin" from Hamburg, Germany 1
  • Lucie Bugenhagen, aged 22, destined for Clarence Center, NY, USA, arrived in New York in 1924 aboard the ship "Albert Ballin" from Hamburg, Germany 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Bugenhagen (post 1700) +

  • Gary Alan Bugenhagen (b. 1945), American AFL football offensive lineman who played from 1967 to 1970


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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