Bortfeld History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Bortfeld family

The surname Bortfeld was first found in the duchy of Brunswick, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. They possessed their family seat as early as 1169 in the district of Wolfenbuettel.

Early History of the Bortfeld family

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Bortfeld Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bortfeld, Bortfeldte, Borttfeldt, Borttfeldte, Bortfelt, Bortfelte, Bortfeltt, Bortfeltte, Bottfeld, Bottfeldt and many more.

Early Notables of the Bortfeld family

Heinrich Bortfeld, who was Abbott to Nienburg in 1340

Bortfeld migration to the United States +

Bortfeld Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Heinrich Bortfeld, age 27, settled in Texas in 1848 aboard the ship "Joh. Dethardt"

Contemporary Notables of the name Bortfeld (post 1700) +

Dr. Heather Bortfeld, American Assistant Professor of Psychology at Texas A&M University
Thomas Bortfeld, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, Director of Physics Research and Department of Radiation Oncology