, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. The name derives itself from the mediaeval German designation for a watchman or porter, who was stationed before an entrance to a house or public building.
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Another 277 words (20 lines of text) covering the years 1787 and 1819 are included under the topic Early Bammert History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Spelling variations of this family name include: Bannwart, Bammert (southern Germany), Banwart, Banwarte, Bannwert, Bannwert, Bannvart, Banwarth, Bannwerth and many more.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Charles A. Bannvart, who came to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1856.