| ![Show Contents]() Bogon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany
Etymology of BogonWhat does the name Bogon mean? The German state of Prussia, which reached the zenith of its power in the late 19th century, is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Bogon. In the medieval era, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The borders of the Barbarian kingdoms changed frequently, but the region that became known as Prussia was roughly divided between the areas of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia, and East Prussia. The colorful history of Brandenburg-Prussia provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Bogon family. Early Origins of the Bogon familyThe surname Bogon was first found in Prussia, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation through its participation in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. Over time, the name branched into many houses where family members continued to play a significant role in the local social and political affairs. Early History of the Bogon familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bogon research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bogon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bogon 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 Bogon include Bogun, Boegun, Boagun, Boeggun, Boaggun, Boghun, Boeghun, Bogan and many more. Early Notables of the Bogon familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bogon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Bogon migration to the United States | + |
Much of German history has been shaped by the state of Prussia. It was an enduring military power until after the Second World War. At that time, the state was abolished altogether and its land divided between the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. While some Prussians were content to remain in those countries, others moved away, many of them migrating to North America. They entered the United States mostly through Philadelphia, moving on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Others went to Canada, settling on the prairies and in the province of Ontario. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were:
Bogon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- John Bogon, age 38, who settled in Kennebunk, Maine in 1830
- John Bogon, aged 38, who arrived in Kennebunk, Me in 1830 1
- 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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