| ![Show Contents]() Aachenir History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Aachenir is a local name from the German region of Westphalia. Local names and other types of hereditary surnames began to be used in Germany after the 12th century. They were derived from the name of the place where the original bearer of the name lived. Sometimes local names bear the prefix "von", meaning "of" or "from". This was originally an indication of land-ownership, and was sometimes a mark of aristocracy. The family originally lived in the German town named Aachen. Aachen comes from the Latin word Aquisgranum, meaning place of water and grain. There were numerous towns named Aachen in Arnsberg and Wiesbaden. There was also an ancient city named Aachen, which was originally called Aix-la-Chappelle by the French, and founded by the Romans. In the 8th century, Charlemagne built his palace at Aachen and the city became the place where numerous kings and emperors were coronated. It also became a center of culture and learning. Aachenir is a habitation name, which is one of the categories of surnames that were derived from place-names. Habitation names were derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Early Origins of the Aachenir familyThe surname Aachenir was first found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. The name originates from the ancient city of Aachen, named Aix-la-Chappelle by the French, which was founded by the Romans. Charlemagne, the Holy Roman Emperor, built his palace here in the 8th century, and the city was not only the place of coronation for many kings and emperors, but also a center of culture and learning. Early History of the Aachenir familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Aachenir research. Another 99 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1816 is included under the topic Early Aachenir History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Aachenir 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 Aachenir include Aachen, Achen, Achenn, Aachner, Aachener, Aken, Ache and many more. Early Notables of the Aachenir familyMore information is included under the topic Early Aachenir Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Aachenir familyAfter 1650, thousands of German settlers came to North America to escape the religious persecution and poverty that wracked Europe and to make the most of the opportunity to own their own land in a new country. They settled across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, and in Canada in Ontario and on the fertile plains of the prairie provinces. Among them: Hermannus Ache, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1752; as did Philip Ache in 1754; and Johannes Jacob Ache in 1770. Johann Heinrich Achen arrived in Philadelphia in 1773.
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