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![Show Contents]() Aus History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The Aus family name first began to be used in the German state of Bavaria. After the 12th century, hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules, and names that were derived from locations became particularly common. The family name Aus is a local surname. Originally denoting the proprietorship of an estate or influence within a village, the German preposition von, which means from or of, used with local names, was taken as a mark of aristocracy. The surname Aus was given to someone who lived in a wooded area, meadow, or pasture. The name stems from the German word Aue, which means woods or meadow. The name von der Aue gained widespread recognition from Hartmann von der Aue, who was a renowned poet of the 12th and 13th centuries. After the 13th century, the name Aus became particularly popular in Bavaria, which was the primary location of seven noble families bearing this name. The Aus family possessed vast estates and resided in an elegant feudal home in Bavaria. They also played an influential role in the social, economic and political development of the region. Early Origins of the Aus familyThe surname Aus was first found in Bavaria, where the Auer family name is considered to have made an early contribution to the feudal society which became the backbone of early development in Europe. The name became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the savage tribal and national conflicts, as each group sought political supremacy. The name derives from the German word "Aue," which means meadow or pasture. Hartmann von der Aue ("of or from the meadow") was a renowned poet of the 12th and 13th centuries, and the name von der Aue gained widespread designation for those living in a wooded or pastured area. The name was particularly popular in Bavaria, which was the primary location of seven noble families bearing this name, dating back to the 13th century. Early History of the Aus familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Aus research. Another 160 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1502, 1639, 1761 and 1767 are included under the topic Early Aus History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Aus Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Aus include Auer, Auers, Auerr, Auerre, Aur, Aure, Aurr and many more. Early Notables of the Aus familyMore information is included under the topic Early Aus Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Aus familyThe great European flow of migration to North America, which began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century, was particularly attractive to those from Bavaria who wished to escape either poverty or religious persecution. For many Bavarian tenant farmers, the chance to own their own land was a major incentive. So the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlement centered in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were: Anthony Auer, who landed in Philadelphia in 1772. Hans Auer arrived in Carolina in 1734. William Auer arrived in Philadelphia in 1868. Hans Ulrich Auer arrived in Carolina or Pennsylvania in 1734 with his wife Verena Eberhardt and their four children..
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