| ![Show Contents]() Bursch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The region that comprises the modern state of Austria is the ancient homeland of the Bursch family. Austria, which was originally home to a Celtic people, was conquered by the Roman Empire in about 15 BC. Following the fall of Rome, Austria was repeatedly invaded by barbarian tribes, such as the Vandals, Visigoths, and Huns, who swept in from the east. During the 5th and 6th centuries, the Alemanni, Avars and Slavs settled Austria. The Avars were defeated in 785 by the Frankish emperor Charlemagne, who set up the East Mark, which later became known as the Österreich. Austria was ruled by the Babenburger dynasty until 1278, when they were succeeded by the Hapsburg dynasty, which ruled Austria until the 20th century. Early Origins of the Bursch familyThe surname Bursch was first found in Austria, where the name Borsch was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early History of the Bursch familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bursch research. Another 68 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1802 is included under the topic Early Bursch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bursch Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Bursch include Borsch, Borsche, Borsh, Borshe, Borrsch, Borrsche, Borrsh, Borrshe, Boersch, Boersche, Boersh, Boershe, Boerrsch, Boerrsche, Boerrsh, Boerrshe, Bursch, Bursche, Bursch, Burshe, Burrsch, Burrsche, Burrsh, Burrshe, Buersch, Buersche, Buersh, Buershe, Buerrsch, Buerrsche, Buerrsh and many more. Early Notables of the Bursch familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bursch Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bursch familyAfter the First World War, Austria became a republic. The Treaty of Versailles broke up the empire in 1919 and many of the Sudeten Germans were incorporated into the new nation of Czechoslovakia. In the 20th century, many Austrians migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Bursch were Jonas and Ludwig Borsch both of whom arrived in New York, New York in 1710; Friederich Borsch arrived in Philadelphia in 1770; Erasmus Borsch arrived in Pennsylvania in 1771 with his wife Regina.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Bursch (post 1700) | + |
- Captain Daniel Wheeler Bursch (b. 1957), American former NASA Astronaut with over 227 days in space 1
- John J. Bursch (b. 1972), American lawyer, 10th Michigan Solicitor General (2011-2013)
- Michael Peter Karsten Bürsch (1942-2012), German politician
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