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![Show Contents]() Stuerm History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The name Stuerm comes from the ancient German state of Bavaria. It is a nickname surname. German nicknames came from eke-names, or added names, that described characteristics of the people who originally carried them. Stuerm is a name for a person who was born during a storm. The name Stuerm was also a nickname surname for a person with a stormy temperament. Early Origins of the Stuerm familyThe surname Stuerm was first found in Bavaria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would affect the course of European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early History of the Stuerm familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stuerm research. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1489, 1507, 1553, 1589, 1635, 1697, 1699, 1703, 1801, 1813 and 1842 are included under the topic Early Stuerm History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Stuerm Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Stuerm include Sturm, Sturmer, Stuerm, Stuermer, Sturmm, Stuermm and others. Early Notables of the Stuerm familyProminent among members of the name Stuerm in this period include Jacob Sturm von Sturmeck (1489-1553), a German statesman and one of the founders of Protestantism; Johannes...
Another 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Stuerm Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Stuerm familyEuropean migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Stuerms to arrive in North America, and among them were: H. Jurg Sturmer, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1747. Johann Jacob Sturm came in 1750; Johann Georg in 1752; and Georg Jacob in 1770. Nicolaus Georg Sturm came to Texas in 1851 with his wife and four children, while G. Stuermer came to Texas in 1854. Michael Sturm came to Philadelphia in 1844..
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