Baudessin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Baudessin

What does the name Baudessin mean?

The German state of Silesia is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Baudessin. In the medieval era, Germany was fragmented and inhabited by numerous Barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The ancient dukedom of Silesia derived its name from the Germanic tribe named the Silingers, who occupied Silesia between the 2nd and the 6th centuries.

Early Origins of the Baudessin family

The surname Baudessin was first found in Silesia, where the name 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 family is said to have come to Silesia around 1250 with the wife of Heinrich III, the duke of Lusatia (Lausitz,) after which they founded two lines of descent. Heinrich Baudiss (the older form of the name) was the provost of the cathedral at Breslau around 1340, and Christiane Baudiss was abbess of the convent Marienstern.

Early History of the Baudessin family

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Baudessin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Baudissin, Baudisin, Baudissen, Bauddisin, Bauddisen, Baudissinn, Baudissenn, Baudessin and many more.

Early Notables of the Baudessin family

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Migration of the Baudessin family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: M. Baudisson, age 30; who arrived in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1820.