| ![Show Contents]() Asinger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany
Etymology of AsingerWhat does the name Asinger mean? The ancient roots of the Asinger family are found in the German state of Bavaria. Asinger was a local name, for someone who lived in the manor of Azing, near the city Eggenfelden in southern Bavaria. In Bavaria, the Asinger name was very influential because the family became members of the landed gentry early in the Middle Ages. The Asinger formed numerous alliances with other families under the Feudal System and branched into many houses, which each played an important role in the frequent conflicts among noble families over power and status. The numerous branches of the Asinger family were also extremely involved in the social, political, and economic affairs of the region. Early Origins of the Asinger familyThe surname Asinger was first found in Bavaria, where the name 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. Early History of the Asinger familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Asinger research. Another 131 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1120 and 1760 are included under the topic Early Asinger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Asinger 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 Asinger include Ayzinger, Azinger, Azing, Ayzing, Azingen, Aysinger, Asinger and many more. Early Notables of the Asinger familyMore information is included under the topic Early Asinger Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Asinger migration to the United States | + |
German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Asinger surname or a spelling variation of the name include:
Asinger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Casper Asinger, who settled in Missouri in 1840
- Casper Asinger, aged 48, who arrived in Missouri in 1840 1
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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