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Etymology of Beidermann

What does the name Beidermann mean?

The surname Beidermann was derived from Middle High German word "biderbe" which means "honest, upright" and one of the first records of the name was Biderbeman sacerdos [priest] in 1262. The next record of the name was in the 14th century when Duke Leopold de Biderbe was listed. 1

Early Origins of the Beidermann family

The surname Beidermann was first found in Switzerland, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses in Switzerland, Austria and Saxony, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Beidermann family

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Beidermann Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Biedermann, Biederman, Biedderman, Beydermann, Beyddermann and many more.

Early Notables of the Beidermann family

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Migration of the Beidermann family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Adam Biederman, who came to Philadelphia in 1872; Henry Biederman arrived in Philadelphia in 1859; John Biederman, age 48; settled in America in 1709; Johan Georg Biedermann came to Philadelphia in 1854..



  1. Bahlow, Hans (Edda Gentry trns.)Dictionary of German Names Madison, Wisconsin: Max Kade Institute, 2002. Print. (ISBN 0-924119-35-7)


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