Stürm History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Stürm comes from the ancient German state of Bavaria. It is a nickname surname. German nicknames came from eke-names, or added names, that described characteristics of the people who originally carried them. Stürm is a name for a person who was born during a storm. The name Stürm was also a nickname surname for a person with a stormy temperament. Early Origins of the Stürm familyThe surname Stürm was first found in Bavaria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would affect the course of European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early History of the Stürm familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stürm research. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1489, 1507, 1553, 1589, 1635, 1697, 1699, 1703, 1801, 1813 and 1842 are included under the topic Early Stürm History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Stürm Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Stürm include Sturm, Sturmer, Stuerm, Stuermer, Sturmm, Stuermm and others. Early Notables of the Stürm familyProminent among members of the name Stürm in this period include Jacob Sturm von Sturmeck (1489-1553), a German statesman and one of the founders of Protestantism; Johannes... Stürm RankingIn the United States, the name Stürm is the 4,083rd most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Stürm is ranked the 6,984th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2
Thousands of German settlers came to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. The hardships of the long voyage were balanced by the opportunity to escape poverty and religious persecution. The descendents of these settlers still populate the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also live in Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Stürm or a variant listed above: Stürm Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Stürm Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Stürm Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
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