Burmester History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of BurmesterWhat does the name Burmester mean? The history of the Burmester family begins almost a millennium ago, in the northern German region of Schleswig-Holstein, where the family name first emerged. The name Burmester is derived from the German words "bur" or "bauer," meaning "farmer," and "meister," meaning "master;" thus, the name literally means "master farmer." Alternatively, the Low German term "Burmester" refers to the town elder who held the position just below that of the mayor. From this source, the original bearer of the name Burmester was likely the master of an estate or a prominent figure in his village. Early Origins of the Burmester familyThe surname Burmester was first found in Schleswig-Holstein, where the surname was first recorded. The earliest known bearer was Godeke Burmeister, who lived in the city of Rostock in 1265. Early History of the Burmester familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Burmester research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1334, 1400, 1608, 1675, 1681 and 1714 are included under the topic Early Burmester History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Burmester Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Burmeister, Burmester, Burenmeister, Burmaster, Burenmester, Burenmeister, Boermeester, Buhrmeister and many more. Early Notables of the Burmester familyAnother 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Burmester Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Burmester Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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