The roots of the distinguished German surname Ehmich lie in the kingdom of Bavaria. The name is derived from the Old Germanic name Emmerich or one of its variants, such as Emrich, Emery, Irmin, or Ermin, and signifies "son of Emmerich."
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Early Origins of the Ehmich family
The surname Ehmich was first found in the city of Wurzburg, where the name first emerged. The earliest known bearer of the name was Emicho or Embricho, the bishop of Wurzburg in 1140. The young Ehmich family was instrumental during these early times, playing a major role in the development of medieval Bavarian society.
Early History of the Ehmich family
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Ehmich Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Emig, Emich, Ehmich, Ehmig, Emigh, Ehmicho and others.
Early Notables of the Ehmich family
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Migration of the Ehmich family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johan Ernst Emick and his wife Margretha Winter, who emigrated from the Palatinate to New York in 1710 with their children Johann Adam and Johannes; Dorothy Emig, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1732.