Baum History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe historical and enchanting region of Austria is the homeland of the Baum family. Austria, which was originally home to a Celtic people, was conquered by the Roman Empire in about 15 BC. Following the fall of Rome, Austria was repeatedly invaded by barbarian tribes, such as the Vandals, Visigoths, and Huns, who swept in from the east. During the 5th and 6th centuries, the Alemanni, Avars and Slavs settled Austria. The Avars were defeated in 785 by the Frankish emperor Charlemagne, who set up the East Mark, which later became known as the Österreich. Otto I defeated the Magyars in 955. Austria was ruled by the Babenburger dynasty until 1278, when they were succeeded by the Hapsburg dynasty, which ruled Austria until the 20th century. Early Origins of the Baum familyThe surname Baum was first found in Austria, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Baum familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baum research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1777, 1811, 1856 and 1919 are included under the topic Early Baum History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Baum Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Baum include Baum, Baumm, Baume, Baumme, Baums, Baumb, Baumbe and others. Early Notables of the Baum familyDuring this period prominent bearers of the name Baum were
Baum RankingIn the United States, the name Baum is the 2,280th most popular surname with an estimated 14,922 people with that name. 1
After the First World War, Austria became a republic. The Treaty of Versailles broke up the empire in 1919 and many of the Sudeten Germans were incorporated into the new nation of Czechoslovakia. In the 20th century, many Austrians migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Baum were Baum Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Baum Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Baum Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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