Obermann History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Obermann

What does the name Obermann mean?

The German surname Obermann is derived from the German words "ober," meaning "upper," or "above," and the word man.

Early Origins of the Obermann family

The surname Obermann was first found in East Prussia, where the name Oberer came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Obermann family

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Obermann Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Oberer, Ober, Obermann, Obererman, Obermans, Oberers, Obere, Oberman, Oberman and many more.

Early Notables of the Obermann family

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Obermann migration to the United States +

Obermann Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Cath Obermann, who settled in Cayenne in 1764
Julius Obermann, who arrived in America in 1780 1

Obermann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Miss Elise Obermann, aged 29, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1848 aboard the ship "Antoinette"

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)