Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Singe family. The Germans began using hereditary surnames in the 12th century. Singe is an occupational name, which was derived from the kind of work done by the original bearer. It is a name for a singer. The name probably evolved from the German word "sanger," and it indicates that the family has an historical association with the profession of singing ballads.
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Early Origins of the Singe family
The surname Singe was first found in the ancient walled city of Noerdlingen, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would play a prominent role in Bavarian 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.
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Early History of the Singe family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Singe research. Another 184 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1680, 1749, 1767, 1773 and 1840 are included under the topic Early Singe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Singe Spelling Variations
In 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 Singe include Senger, Saenger, Singer, Sengher, Sanger, Sang and many more.
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Early Notables of the Singe family
Prominent among members of the name Singe in this period include Maria Renata Saenger von Mossau (1680-1749), a Bavarian nun executed for heresy, witch craft, apostasy and satanism, one of the... Another 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Singe Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Singe family
Between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries, German settlers arrived in North America by the thousands. Persecution based on religion and poverty were great motivators in this large-scale migration. So too was the opportunity for tenant farmers to own their own land. Ample land and opportunity awaited the settlers who went to such states as Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, as well as Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Singe or a variant listed above: Johannes Senger, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1734. Hermann Senger came in 1754; while Philip Henrich Seng came in 1747. Numerous bearers of the name arrived in New York City in 1893.
