A variety of prominent surnames, such as the name Brauchit, were formed in the lands which became the modern German state of
Prussia, known its beauty, industry and military power. However, in the medieval era,
Prussia was fragmented and inhabited by numerous barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The borders of the barbarian kingdoms, which were established after the fall of the
Roman Empire, changed repeatedly. The region that came to be known as
Prussia was roughly divided between the territories of
Brandenburg-Prussia,
West Prussia and
East Prussia. The Brauchit family emerged in Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern
Germany. By the 19th century,
Brandenburg-Prussia had incorporated
East Prussia,
West Prussia and many other German territories. Moreover, in the late 19th century, it led the German states in the unification of Germany.
Early Origins of the Brauchit family
The surname Brauchit was first found in
Prussia, where the name Brauchitsch was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the
feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name 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 Brauchit family
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Brauchit Spelling Variations
Many 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 Brauchit include Brauchitsch, Brauchitsche, Braukitsch, Brauckitsch, Braucitsche, Braukkitsche, Browchitsche, Browkitsch, Browckitsch, Browcitsche, Browkkitsche, Brawchitsche, Brawkitsch, Brawkitsch, Brawkitsche and many more.
Early Notables of the Brauchit family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Brauchit family to the New World and Oceana
Prussia played an extremely influential role in shaping modern German history. It remained a part of
Germany until after the Second World War.
Prussia was divided among the
Soviet Union, Poland, East
Germany and West
Germany. Many Prussians became residents of these new countries after the War, and many migrated to other parts of
Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly to Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Brauchit were settlers who traveled to the New World and established themselves along the eastern seaboard of the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries.