Havemann History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The German state of Silesia is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Havemann. This name is derived from the German word "hof" meaning "settlement" or "farm" and "mann" meaning "man." The name may have originally been born by someone who owned their land as opposed to working someone else's land, or perhaps by the manager, or steward of such an estate.

Early Origins of the Havemann family

The surname Havemann was first found in Silesia, where the family became noted for its many branches within the region. Ancient chronicles first mention Otten Buzwoys Hoveman of Liegnitz, Silesia (1383), Hans Kosche Hoffman of Liegnitz (1558), and Nickel Hofeman the belt-maker of Goerlitz (1425.)

Early History of the Havemann family

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Havemann Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hoffmann, Hofmann, Hoffman, Hofman, Hoeffmann, Hoefmann, Hoeffman, Hoefman, Hofemann, Hofeman, Hovemann, Hoveman and many more.

Early Notables of the Havemann family

Notables of the period with the surname Havemann were Christian Hoffmann von Hoffmannswaldau (1616-1679), a German poet of the Baroque era; Pieter Hofman (1640-1692), a Flemish Baroque painter; Martin Hoffmann (1653-1719) a German luthier, based in Leipzig; and his son, Johann Christian Hoffmann (1683-1750)...
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Havemann migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Havemann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jacob Havemann, aged 18, who landed in America from Wapse, in 1898

Havemann Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

J. Havemann, aged 50, who immigrated to the United States from Hamburg, Germany, in 1905
Richard Havemann, aged 23, who immigrated to the United States from Halle, in 1905
Gohann Havemann, aged 62, who landed in America from Hamburg, Germany, in 1913
Otto Havemann, aged 20, who landed in America from Tiredriehsffeal, Germany, in 1914
Kirsten Gertrud Havemann, aged 25, who settled in America from Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1920
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Contemporary Notables of the name Havemann (post 1700) +

Robert Havemann (1910-1982), East German chemist who was awarded the title Righteous among the Nations (2005)
Florian Havemann (b. 1952), son of Robert Havemann, German writer