The German states are the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Bachan. In the medieval era, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. At this time, the surname Bachan emerged throughout the German territories.
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Early Origins of the Bachan family
The surname Bachan was first found in Germany, where the name Beckin was anciently associated with the tribal 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. They branched into several houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.
Early History of the Bachan family
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Bachan Spelling Variations
In 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 Bachan include Beckin, Bechin, Becken, Bechen, Beckhen, Beekhen, Bekhen, Becchen, Backen, Bachin, Baechin, Baecken, Bachen, Baechen, Backhen, Baeckhen, Bakhen, Baekhen, Bacchen and many more.
Early Notables of the Bachan family
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Migration of the Bachan family
A look at the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Bachan: Elizabeth Backen who arrived in Virginia in 1649; Anna Dorothea Beckin who arrived in Fredrick County, Maryland in 1719; John Christopher Bechin settled in Philadelphia in 1754.
