Hanl History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsA multitude of prestigious family names, such as the surname Hanl, were formed in the lands which became the modern state of Germany, a place renowned for its beauty, industry, and economic power. However, in the medieval era, Germany was fragmented and inhabited by numerous Barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. At this time, the surname Hanl emerged throughout the German territories. Early Origins of the Hanl familyThe surname Hanl was first found in Germany, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Hann became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Hans den alten Hanne and his son Hans den junge Hanne were recorded in the "Zeirschrift fur deutsche Geschicte des Oberrheins" in the year 1386. In 1498, Bernhardus Hani appears in the Wurttembergische Regesten" as a citizen of Grosseislingen. Early History of the Hanl familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hanl research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1752, 1792, 1805, 1839, 1843, 1863, 1880 and 1921 are included under the topic Early Hanl History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hanl Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Hanl include Hann, Hanne, Hänn, Hahn, Hahne, Hahnn, Hahnne, Haann, Haanne, Haan, Haane, Hahner, Hahnen, Hahns, Hahnlen, Hähnel, Hannel, Hanl, Hanner, Hanns, Haun, Haunn, Hawn, Honn, Honnel, Honner, Hohn, Hohne, Haen and many more. Early Notables of the Hanl familyNotables of the time with the name Hanl included Julius Hann (1839-1921) Austrian meteorologist and climatologist whose international reputation was built on his studies of atmospheric dynamics, thermodynamics, cyclones, climatology and the "atmospheric pulse"; August Hahn (1792-1863) German divine who served... Migration of the Hanl familyIn the immigration and passenger lists a number of early immigrants bearing the name Hanl were found: Johannes Honner who, with his wife and child, arrived in New York state in 1709; Abraham Hann who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1737; Catherine Barbara, Catharina Magdelena, David and Maria Magdelena Hann all of whom arrived in Pennsylvania in 1805.
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