Baumans History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Baumans

What does the name Baumans mean?

The Baumans surname comes from the German word "baum," or "boum" in Middle High and Old German, meaning "tree." As such, Baumans may have originally been a nickname for someone who lived by a tree. Other instances of the Baumans surname no doubt derive from the Middle High German word "bumann," meaning "a farmer."

Early Origins of the Baumans family

The surname Baumans was first found in the Rhine region, where the name 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 many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. The earliest trace of the Baumann family is found in Strasbourg, where they flourished at the beginning of the 14th century.

Early History of the Baumans family

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Baumans Spelling Variations

Many 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 Baumans include Baumann, Bauman, Baumman, Baumenn, Baumen and many more.

Early Notables of the Baumans family

Nicolaus Baumann, the son of the Doctor of Law Joachim Baumann, who was a senator in Stralsund, Pomerania, and the Lord of the estates at Luedershagen. He was ennobled in 1676. Johann Friedrich Theodor Baumann entered the Prussian civil...
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Migration of the Baumans family

Between the 17th and 20th centuries, hundreds of thousands of Europeans came to North America, and many Rhinelanders were among them. They had many various reasons for making the choice: to escape poverty and persecution, for adventure, and for the opportunity to own their own land. Ellis Island, one of the main American immigration centers, saw many settlers as they moved on to the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, and New York. In Canada, they found homes in Ontario, and on the great plains of the Midwestern provinces. The Baumans were among of the early German families that came to North America: Wilhelm Baumann, who arrived in Germantown, Pennsylvania in 1683. Conrad Bauman arrived in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1755; Jacob Bauman settled in Philadelphia in 1727.