Agricolas History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Agricolas

What does the name Agricolas mean?

The medieval German duchy of Bavaria is the ancestral home of the Agricolas family. Hereditary surnames began to be used in Germany during the 12th century. Names like Agricolas, that came from the name of the job done by their initial bearer, were very popular. Agricolas is an occupational name for a farmer. Agricolas is the Latin form of the name Bauer, Baumann, Ackermann, or Schnitter, which are all associated with the farming profession. The root word of the name Agricolas is recognizable in the modern word agriculture.

Early Origins of the Agricolas family

The surname Agricolas was first found in Nuremberg, where the name was associated with a patrician family of the region. They 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. Agricola is the Latin form of the name Bauer, Baumann, Ackermann, or Schnitter; all these names designate the farming profession. Bauer means farmer, and the name Agricola is seen in our term agriculture.

Early History of the Agricolas family

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Agricolas Spelling Variations

One 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 Agricolas include Agricola, Agricolas, Aggricola, Agricole and many more.

Early Notables of the Agricolas family

Alexander Agricola (c.1445-1506), a Franco-Flemish composer of the Renaissance; Martin Agricola (1486-1556), who was a prominent and influential composer. Georg Bauer Agricola (1494-1555), an important scientist, was known as...
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Migration of the Agricolas family

European 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 Agricolass to arrive in North America, and among them were: Ludwig Agricola, who settled in Philadelphia in 1763.