Hansemann History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Hansemann

What does the name Hansemann mean?

The distinguished German surname Hansemann originated in the northern province of Schleswig-Holstein. The name is related to the personal name "Hans," meaning "Jehovah has favored," and refers to "a son of Hans."

Early Origins of the Hansemann family

The surname Hansemann was first found in Hamburg, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. Hanselman is also connected to several place names in the Holstein region.

Early History of the Hansemann family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hansemann research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1472, 1654 and 1872 are included under the topic Early Hansemann History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hansemann Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hanselman, Hansemann, Hansel, Hanson, Hansenman, Hanssoman and many more.

Early Notables of the Hansemann family

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Hansemann migration to the United States +

Hansemann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Justine Hansemann, who landed in Galveston, Tex in 1846 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Hansemann (post 1700) +

David Hansemann (1790-1864), German politician and banker
Ferdinand Hansemann (1861-1900), Prussian politician, co-founder of the Hakata Society

Sources +

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)