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![Show Contents]() Burman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The German surname Burman emerged in the lands that formed the powerful German state of Prussia, which at one time was an immense German territory that stretched from France and the Low Countries to the Baltic sea and Poland. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the German territories were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The borders of the Barbarian kingdoms changed frequently, but the region that became known as Prussia was roughly divided between the areas of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia, and East Prussia. The Burman family emerged as 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 Burman familyThe surname Burman was first found in Prussia, where this family name became noted for its many branches with the region. Early History of the Burman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Burman research. Another 93 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1761, 1782, 1784, 1807, 1811, 1820, 1836, 1838 and 1842 are included under the topic Early Burman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Burman 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 Burman include Beurmann, Beuremann, Beurrmann, Beurmann, Beurman, Beureman, Buermann, Buerman, Burmann, Buremann, Bureman and many more. Early Notables of the Burman familyNotable figures of the time with the name Burman were Wilhelm Beurmann, who received a noble diploma in 1761.
Bärmann is the name of a remarkable family of musicians, (1) Heinrich Joseph, one of the finest of clarinet players—'a truly great artist and glorious man' as Weber calls him—born at Potsdam Feb. 17, 1784, and educated at the oboe school there, where his ability procured him the patronage of Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia. The peace of Tilsit (1807) released him from a French prison, and he then obtained a place in the court band at Munich. He next undertook a tour...
Another 152 words (11 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Burman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Burman RankingIn the United States, the name Burman is the 11,585th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Burman migration to the United States | + |
Much of German history has been shaped by the state of Prussia. It was an enduring military power until after the Second World War. At that time, the state was abolished altogether and its land divided between the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. While some Prussians were content to remain in those countries, others moved away, many of them migrating to North America. They entered the United States mostly through Philadelphia, moving on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Others went to Canada, settling on the prairies and in the province of Ontario. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were:
Burman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- John Burman, who arrived in Virginia in 1662 2
Burman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Eleanor Burman, who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts in 1728 2
- Johannes Burman, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1767 2
- Mary Burman, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1773 2
- Rachel Burman, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1773 2
- Rachel Burman and Mary Burman both of whom also arrived in Philadelphia in 1773
Burman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- James Burman, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 2
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Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Burman Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Miss Elizabeth H. Burman, (b. 1864), aged Infant, British settler travelling from Gravesend, UK aboard the ship "British Empire" arriving in Lyttelton, South Island, New Zealand on 6th September 1864 3
- Mrs. Elizabeth Burman, (b. 1832), aged 32, British tailoress travelling from Gravesend, UK aboard the ship "British Empire" arriving in Lyttelton, South Island, New Zealand on 6th September 1864 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Burman (post 1700) | + |
- Robert R. "Bob" Burman (1884-1916), American racecar driver at the inaugural 1911 Indianapolis 500, winner of the Prest-O-Lite Trophy Race in 1909
- Ben Lucien Burman (1896-1984), American author and journalist
- Barney Burman, American Academy Award wining makeup artist, best known for his work on the film Star Trek
- Rahul Dev Burman (1939-1994), Indian film score composer
- Karl Burman (1882-1965), Estonian architect and painter
- Erica Burman (b. 1960), British critical development psychologist
- Carina Burman (b. 1960), Swedish novelist and literature scholar
- Barry Burman (1943-2001), English figurative artist
- Daniel Burman (b. 1973), Argentine film director, screenplay writer, and producer
- William Francis Burman (1897-1974), English WWI soldier, recipient of the Victoria Cross
- ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Historic Events for the Burman family | + |
- Timothy Guy Burman (1964-1988), English Banker from London, England, who flew aboard the Pan Am Flight 103 from Frankfurt to Detroit, known as the Lockerbie bombing in 1988 and died 4
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- 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)
- New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
- Pan Am Flight 103's victims: A list of those killed 25 years ago | syracuse.com. (Retrieved 2014, April 9) . Retrieved from http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/12/pan_am_flight_103s_victims_a_list_of_those_killed_25_years_ago.html
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