| ![Show Contents]() Blaess History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of BlaessWhat does the name Blaess mean? The distinguished surname Blaess is German in origin. It is derived from the Middle High German "blasaere," meaning "trumpeter," and was most likely first borne by someone who played a wind instrument. Early Origins of the Blaess familyThe surname Blaess was first found in Austria, where the Blaes family became noted for its many branches in 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. Early History of the Blaess familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blaess research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1574, 1679, 1814, 1820, 1829, 1834, 1839 and 1875 are included under the topic Early Blaess History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blaess Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Blaes, Blaesing, Blaesveldt, Blaedt, Blaesen, Blaesenaur, Blaeser, Blaesinger, Blaesern, Blaise, Blasshorn, Blaser and many more. Early Notables of the Blaess familyArnold Joseph Blaes, a great clarinet-player, born at Brussels 1814; pupil of Bachmann in the Conservatoire there, where he obtained the second prize in 1829 and the first in 1834. He visited Holland, Germany, and Russia, and in 39 was awarded a medal for his performance before the Société des Concerts in Paris; was solo clarinet to the King of the Belgians; and in 42 succeeded Bachmann as Professor in the Brussels Conservatoire. 1
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Blaess Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Lorentz Blaess, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1742 2
- Grove, Sir George, A Dictionary of Music and Musicians (AD. 1450-1889) London: Macmillan1902, Print, 2 Vols
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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