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Early Origins of the Bornman family

The surname Bornman was first found in Mecklenburg, where the name Bornemann was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society of early Europe. The family would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Bornman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bornman research. Another 66 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1864 is included under the topic Early Bornman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bornman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bornemann, Borneman, Bornneman, Bornnemann, Bornmann, Bornman, Boernemann, Boerneman, Boernneman, Boernnemann, Boernmann, Boernman, Burnemann, Burneman, Burnnemann, Burnneman, Burnmann, Burnman, Buernemann, Buerneman, Buernnemann, Buernneman, Buernmann and many more.

Early Notables of the Bornman family

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United States Bornman migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bornman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Hans Peter Bornman, accompanied by his wife and two children, who arrived in New York state in 1709
  • Hans Peter Bornman, who arrived in New York in 1709 1
Bornman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Conrad Bornman, who landed in St Clair County, Illinois in 1842 1


The Bornman Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto:
Motto Translation: Preserving and faithful.


  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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