Breme History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Breme

What does the name Breme mean?

The German surname Breme emerged in the lands that formed the modern state of Lower Saxony, which is presently bordered by the North Sea, the Hartz mountains and the Elbe and Ems rivers. Lower Saxony was previously a medieval Saxon dukedom. The name Breme, which is a local surname, reveals that the original bearer of the name once lived, held land, or was born in this beautiful region of Lower Saxony.

Early Origins of the Breme family

The surname Breme was first found in the county of Oldenburg, where the name became noted for its many branches with the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. The name Bremen was applied to people who originated from the Free City of Bremen, first chosen as a residence by the bishop Willehad in 787.

Early History of the Breme family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Breme research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1707, 1801, 1830 and 1865 are included under the topic Early Breme History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Breme Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bremer, Bremmer, Bremerr, Bremert, Bremen, Bremener, Bremner and many more.

Early Notables of the Breme family

Fredrika Bremer (1801-1865), who was a distinguished poet and writer

Breme migration to the United States +

Breme Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Susanna Breme, who arrived in Maryland in 1661 1

Breme Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Franz Breme, aged 42, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1845 1

Sources +

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)