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![Show Contents]() Kockmann History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Kockmann family. The Germans began using hereditary surnames in the 12th century. Kockmann is an occupational name, which was derived from the kind of work done by the original bearer. It is a name for a cook in a castle or for a nobleman. The name Cogman was originally derived from the Old German word choc, which in turn was originally derived from the Latin word "coquus," meaning "cook." It was given to a person who prepared food or was a chef. Early Origins of the Kockmann familyThe surname Kockmann was first found in Spire (Speyer) where since medieval times the name Cogman was closely associated with the social and political advancements of the region's feudal society. Cogman eventually emerged as a noble family with great influence and established several distinguished branches. Early History of the Kockmann familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kockmann research. Another 53 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kockmann History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kockmann 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 Kockmann include Cogman, Coggman, Cogmann, Cogmen, Coggmen Coggmann, Kogman Koggman, Kogmen, Kogmann, Koggmann, Cochman, Cochmann, Kochman, Kochmann, Cockman, Kockman, Kockmann and many more. Early Notables of the Kockmann familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kockmann Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Kockmann migration to the United States | + |
German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Kockmann surname or a spelling variation of the name include:
Kockmann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Bern Heinr Kockmann, who arrived in America in 1846 1
- Bern Heiner Kockmann, who settled in America in 1848
- 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)
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Kockmann migration to the United States 
