Asam History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Asam

What does the name Asam mean?

The distinguished German surname Asam is derived from the Greek term "erasmos," meaning "loved," and was initially used as a personal name. It was most likely originally borne as a surname by the son of someone named Asam or a variation of it.

Early Origins of the Asam family

The surname Asam was first found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in the early period of history with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout Europe. The name was first seated in Frankfort from about the 14th century, and would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Asam family

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Asam Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rasmusson, Rasmus, Asmus, Eras, Rasem, Asam, Asum, Rassmann, Assmann, Raes, Raskin, Rasmussen, Asmussen, Asmusson, Erasmi, Erasmus, Ausmus, Assman and many more.

Early Notables of the Asam family

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Migration of the Asam family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johann Ausmus, who settled in Illinois in 1800; Mathias Assman, who was naturalized in Detroit in 1844; Johann Assmann and his wife Anna Elis Nikodemus, who emigrated from Simmern, Hunsrueck to Brazil with their five children in 1846.

Contemporary Notables of the name Asam (post 1700) +

Egid Quirin Asam (1649-1711), architect and decorator
Cosmas Damian Asam (1686-1739), architect and decorator