Bresselau History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Bresselau

What does the name Bresselau mean?

The ancient roots of the Bresselau family are found in the German state of Bavaria. Bresselau was a local name, for someone who lived in Bavaria, where the name emerged in medieval times. In the Middle Ages, the Bresselau family possessed vast estates and became accustomed to the splendors of feudal courts. As members of the landed aristocracy, they played an instrumental role in the social, economic and political development of Bavaria.

Early Origins of the Bresselau family

The surname Bresselau was first found in Bavaria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Bresselau became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the region and the nation.

Early History of the Bresselau family

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Bresselau 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 Bresselau include Bresselau, Breselau, Brezelau, Bressellau, Bresellau, Brezellau, Bresselow, Breselow, Brezelow, Bresselaw, Breselaw, Brezelaw, Bressellaw, Bresellaw, Braesselau, Braeselau, Braezelau, Braessellau, Braesellau, Braezellau, Braesselow, Braeselow, Braezelow, Braesselaw, Braeselaw, Braezelaw, Braessellaw, Braesellaw, Brasselau, Braselau, Brazelau, Brassellau, Brasellau, Brazellau, Brasselow, Braselow, Brazelow, Brasselaw, Brasellaw, Brazellaw, Brasselaw, Brazelaw and many more.

Early Notables of the Bresselau family

the von Bresselau family of Bavaria

Bresselau migration to the United States +

German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Bresselau surname or a spelling variation of the name include:

Bresselau Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Isaac Bresselau, who settled in New York in 1829

Contemporary Notables of the name Bresselau (post 1700) +

Meyer Israel Bresselau (d. 1839), Hebrew writer, state notary for the Jews of Hamburg