The surname Bassewitz was first found in Mecklenburg, where the name became noted for its many branches with the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. There was a Knight Bassewitz who lived near Rostock in the middle of the 14th century.
Early History of the Bassewitz family
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Bassewitz Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Bassewitz, Basewitz, Bassewittz, Basewitz, Bassewitts, Basewitts, Bassewitze and many more.
Early Notables of the Bassewitz family
Ulrich von Bassewitz (d. 1715), who rose to eminence in the Swedish military, and held the rank of general
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Bassewitz migration to the United States
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Bassewitz Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Joachim Hieron Von Bassewitz, who settled in North America in 1775
