Show ContentsBurgemeister History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Burgemeister family

The surname Burgemeister was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Burgemeister family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Burgemeister research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1792 is included under the topic Early Burgemeister History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Burgemeister Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Burgemeister, Burgemeester, Bergemeister, Bergemeester, Bergermeister, Burgermeister, Bergermeester and many more.

Early Notables of the Burgemeister family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Burgemeister were

  • the Burgemeister family of Austria


United States Burgemeister migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Burgemeister Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Christia Burgemeister, who immigrated to Georgia in 1741 with his wife Elizabeth and his three sons Christia, Martin, and Hans Ulrich
  • Heinrich Christoph Burgemeister and Johann Martin Burgemeister, who lived in Georgia between 1733 and 1783

Canada Burgemeister migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Burgemeister Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Friedrich Burgemeister, who served with the British troops in the American revolutionary war and later settled in Quebec

Contemporary Notables of the name Burgemeister (post 1700) +

  • Sven Burgemeister (b. 1966), German film producer and screen writer
  • Alfred Burgemeister, recipient of the Knight's Cross on May 2, 1945


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