The Northman surname comes from the German word "nordm," meaning "north," along with "man;" that is, it was a name for a person from the North.
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Early Origins of the Northman family
The surname Northman was first found in Hamburg, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. The family name is also connected to several place names in the Holstein region.
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Early History of the Northman family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Northman research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1725, 1787, 1826 and 1863 are included under the topic Early Northman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Northman Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: van Norman, Norman, van Normann, Normann and others.
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Early Notables of the Northman family
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Migration of the Northman family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Bernhard Friedr Von Normann, who was on reocrd in North America in 1766; Henry H. Normann, who arrived in New York in 1806; Carl Normann, who came to Galveston, TX in 1850.
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