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![Show Contents]() Wassman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
The Wassman surname was a popular Old German personal name (pre-surnames) that meant "of a sharp mind." Early Origins of the Wassman familyThe surname Wassman was first found in the regions of northern Germany, where the name could be considered to make a great early contribution to the feudal society of Europe. The name Wachsmann became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the tribal and national conflicts, each group seeking power and status in an ever changing territorial profile. Chronicles first mention Heinrich Wachsmut of Mergthal in 1311. The wandering minstrels Wachsmout von Kuenzich and Wahsmuot von Muelnhusen became renowned in the same period. Another famous bearer of this name was the character Wahsmuot in the "Dietrich Saga," who was the brother of Wolfdietrich. Early History of the Wassman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wassman research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1715, 1730, 1735, 1816 and 1836 are included under the topic Early Wassman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wassman 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 Wassman include Wachsmuth, Wachsmund, Wassmuth, Wasmuth, Wassmann and others. Early Notables of the Wassman familyMore information is included under the topic Early Wassman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Wassman familyPrussia played an extremely influential role in shaping modern German history. It remained a part of Germany until after the Second World War. Prussia was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. Many Prussians became residents of these new countries after the War, and many 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 to Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Wassman were Frederick Wachsmuth, who came to Philadelphia in 1844; Vincent Wachsmuth came to the same city in 1828.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Wassman (post 1700) | + |
- Joseph Wassman, American politician, Mayor of Chattanooga, Tennessee, 1899-1901 1
- Emil Wassman, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1916 1
- Charles Wassman, American politician, Mayor of Bellaire, Ohio, 1906-17 1
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