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![Show Contents]() Brubach History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
The name Brubach comes from the Rhineland, an ancient region of Germany. In pre-medieval times, the Germans used only one name, but later they were forced by a growing population to adopt hereditary surnames; so as to remain distinct from the many others of the same first name. Local names were often chosen. They originally indicated land ownership, and frequently carried the prefix von, meaning "of" or "from," which is often taken as an indication of aristocratic lineage. Brubach was a name for some one lived beside a brook. Brubach is a topographic surname, which was a type of local name given to a person who resided near a physical feature such as a hill, stream, church, or type of tree. Early Origins of the Brubach familyThe surname Brubach was first found in the Rhineland, where the name Breubach came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the family relocated and established themselves in new areas. The acquisition of new estates, combined with their great contributions to society, served to elevate their social status. Early History of the Brubach familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brubach research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Brubach History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brubach Spelling VariationsMany 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 Brubach include Breubach, Breubache, Breuback, Breubacke, Brubach, Bruback, Brubacher and many more. Early Notables of the Brubach familyMore information is included under the topic Early Brubach Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Brubach familyBetween the 17th and 20th centuries, hundreds of thousands of Europeans came to North America, and many Rhinelanders were among them. They had many various reasons for making the choice: to escape poverty and persecution, for adventure, and for the opportunity to own their own land. Ellis Island, one of the main American immigration centers, saw many settlers as they moved on to the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, and New York. In Canada, they found homes in Ontario, and on the great plains of the Midwestern provinces. The Brubach were among of the early German families that came to North America: Johannes Brubacher, who settled in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1719; Jacob Brubacher, Abraham Brubacher, and Johanne Brubacher all of whom arrived in Philadelphia in 1749..
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- David J Brubach, Assistant Lecturer of History at Wayne College (1999-)
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