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The surname Ahrends was first found in Bavaria, where the family was anciently associated with the political and religious conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. The family established numerous branches as family members acquired manors and estates in surrounding regions, where they contributed to the prosperity of their society. The name originated in the central German regions as a variation of the southern German "Arndt" and the northern German "Arnold."
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ahrends research. Another 210 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1555, 1621, 1779, 1792, 1809, 1825 and 1855 are included under the topic Early Ahrends History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Ahrends, Ahrens, Arens, Ahren, Aren, Ahrren, Ahrrens, Ahrenz and many more.
Another 41 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Ahrends Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: