Hosmen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Hosmen

What does the name Hosmen mean?

The Hosmen name appears to have been derived from the occupation of someone who made pants or hose.

Early Origins of the Hosmen family

The surname Hosmen was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. One early record is of a Dietrich in der Hosen in Baden in 1284.

Early History of the Hosmen family

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Hosmen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hoser, Hosers, Hosman, Hosmen, Hosser, Hossie, Hossmann, Hosman, Hosmans, Hosmer and many more.

Early Notables of the Hosmen family

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Migration of the Hosmen family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacob Hoser, who was naturalized in Pennsylvania in 1765; Henrich Hose, one of the Hessian Troops in the American War for Independence, who was on record in North America in 1775.