| ![Show Contents]() Gommen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany
Etymology of GommenWhat does the name Gommen mean? The German state of Bavaria is the ancestral home of the Gommen family. Gommen is a local name, first used as a surname for someone who lived in Bavaria, where their name rose to prominence through their involvement in the social and cultural affairs of the area. Early Origins of the Gommen familyThe surname Gommen was first found in Bavaria, where in ancient times the name Gummer came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the region's feudal society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the household acquired distant estates which in turn elevated their social status. Early History of the Gommen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gommen research. Another 67 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1688 is included under the topic Early Gommen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gommen 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 Gommen include Gummer, Gumer, Gumme, Gumm, Gum, Guma, Gumma, Gummers, Gumers, Gumen, Guemel, Gummere, Gummen, Gummel, Gummle, Gumere, Gumen, Gumel, Gumle, Gummaer, Gumaer, Guemmer, Gommer, Guemer, Gomer, Guemmere, Guemmen, Guemmel, Gommere, Gommen, Gomere, Gomen, Guemel and many more. Early Notables of the Gommen familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gommen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Gommen migration to the United States | + |
European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Gommens to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Gommen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Mr. Henry Gommen, (b. 1816), aged 35, Cornish settler departing from Penzance aboard the ship "Mountaineer" arriving in the United States on 30th April 1851 1
- Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 2018, April 30). Emigrants to New York 1820 - 1891 [PDF]. Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/emigration_new_york_1820_1891.pdf
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