England
IrelandThe many generations and branches of the Braman family can all place the origins of their surname with the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. Their name reveals that an early member worked as a person dwelling within a borough and occupying an important position akin to that of reeve. The surname Braman may also reflect the occupation of a chamberlain or servant of the bower. However, Braman may also be a patronymic surname which means the son of Bruman.
The surname Braman was first found in Norfolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Braman research. Another 206 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1199, 1211, 1327, 1372, 1500, and 1749 are included under the topic Early Braman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Braman were recorded, including Brooman, Bruman, Brunman, Bromman, Brounman and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Braman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In the United States, the name Braman is the 16,619th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1]
Braman migration to the United States +To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Braman family emigrate to North America:
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