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![Show Contents]() Spillmann History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The roots of the German surname Spillmann lie in the kingdom of Bavaria, where the name originated. Spillmann is an occupational name, deriving from the Middle High German verb "spillen," meaning "to play, jest, sport." Thus, it is likely that the name was originally borne by an actor or a jester. Early Origins of the Spillmann familyThe surname Spillmann was first found in the city of Offenburg, in modern Baden-Wuerttemburg, where the name Spielman could be considered to make a great early contribution to the feudal society which became the backbone of early development of Europe. The name Spielmann became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the savage tribal and national conflicts, each group seeking power and status in a constantly changing territorial profile. Early History of the Spillmann familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Spillmann research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1588, 1626, 1722, 1783, 1786 and 1790 are included under the topic Early Spillmann History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Spillmann Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Spielmann, Spielman, Spellman, Spelmann, Spellmann, Speilman, Speillmann, Spillman, Spillmann, Spilman and many more. Early Notables of the Spillmann familyProminent among members of the name Spillmann in this period include Sir John Spilman (also spelt Spielman) (died 1626) German-born entrepreneur who founded the first commercially successful paper-mill in...
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 Spillmann migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Spillmann Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Hanseli Spillmann, who arrived in Carolina in 1738
- Elsbeth Rumeli Spillmann, who settled in Carolina in 1738
- Caspar Spillmann, who settled in Carolina in 1738
Spillmann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Anna Spillmann, who settled in Texas in 1850
- Casper Spillmann, who settled in Tennessee in 1887
Spillmann Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Jacob Spillmann, who settled in Tennessee in 1902
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