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Etymology of Blankenhagen

What does the name Blankenhagen mean?

The Blankenhagen surname is derived from the words "blanken," and "feld," literally, "the white or bare field," and probably denoting an area recently cleared of trees or undergrowth. There is a place named Blankenfelde-Mahlow, near Berlin, in Brandenburg.

Early Origins of the Blankenhagen family

The surname Blankenhagen was first found in Lower Saxony, where a Jordanus de Blankenburg was recorded as canon of Hildesheim in 1255.

Early History of the Blankenhagen family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blankenhagen research. Another 21 words (2 lines of text) covering the year 1453 is included under the topic Early Blankenhagen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Blankenhagen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Blankenfeld, Blankenfeldt, Blandkenberg and many more.

Early Notables of the Blankenhagen family

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Migration of the Blankenhagen family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ed and Emilie Blankenfeld, who arrived in Texas in 1853; and David Blankenfels, who arrived in New York, NY in 1866.



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