Bumgarden History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Bumgarden surname means orchard in German, and was probably originally occupational for someone who worked in an orchard, or topographical for someone who lived in or near an orchard. There are also several villages named for this word. Early Origins of the Bumgarden familyThe surname Bumgarden was first found in East Prussia, where the name came from noble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status. They are believed to have been of the order of the Teutonic Knights. Early History of the Bumgarden familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bumgarden research. Another 125 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1675, 1712, 1783 and 1792 are included under the topic Early Bumgarden History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bumgarden Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Baumgarner, Baumgarten, Baumgart, Paumgarten, Baumgartel, Paumgartel, Paumgart, Bomgarten, Baumgarden, Pomgarten, Pomgarden, Baumgartner, Paumgartner, Baumgarden, Bamgardner, Bogart, Bogaard, Bogaart and many more. Early Notables of the Bumgarden familyNotables bearing the name Bumgarden of this period include C.F. Baumgarten, a native of Germany, and pupil of the famous organist J. P. Kunzen; went early to London and never left it; was organist at the Lutheran Chapel in the Savoy, and leader of the band of the...
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Bumgarden Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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