The name Imbsen was first used by the people of the German province of Westphalia, which lay in the area between the Rhine and Wesser rivers. It is a patronymic name, derived from the given name of the father of the original bearer. Along with metronymic names, which come from the name of the mother of the bearer, patronymics were one of the most popular early German name types. Imbsen was derived from the ancient personal name Imb, which is derived from the Old German word "irmin" or "ermin," which means "whole" or "entire." The suffix "son" or "sen" denotes "son of."
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Early Origins of the Imbsen family
The surname Imbsen was first found in Westphalia, where the name Imbsen was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout 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 Imbsen family
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Imbsen Spelling Variations
Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Imbsen include Imbsen, Immbsen, Imbbsen, Imbssen, Imbsenn and many more.
Early Notables of the Imbsen family
the von Imbsen family of Westphalia
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Migration of the Imbsen family
After 1650, thousands of German settlers came to North America to escape the religious persecution and poverty that wracked Europe and to make the most of the opportunity to own their own land in a new country. They settled across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, and in Canada in Ontario and on the fertile plains of the prairie provinces. Among them: settlers who established themselves along the eastern seaboard of the United States and in Canada during the 18th and 19th centuries.
