Spelmann History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Spelmann

What does the name Spelmann mean?

The roots of the German surname Spelmann lie in the kingdom of Bavaria, where the name originated. Spelmann is an occupational name, deriving from the Middle High German verb "spillen," meaning "to play, jest, sport." Thus, it is likely that the name was originally borne by an actor or a jester.

Early Origins of the Spelmann family

The surname Spelmann was first found in the city of Offenburg, in modern Baden-Wuerttemburg, where the name Spielman could be considered to make a great early contribution to the feudal society which became the backbone of early development of Europe. The name Spielmann became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the savage tribal and national conflicts, each group seeking power and status in a constantly changing territorial profile.

Early History of the Spelmann family

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Spelmann Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Spielmann, Spielman, Spellman, Spelmann, Spellmann, Speilman, Speillmann, Spillman, Spillmann, Spilman and many more.

Early Notables of the Spelmann family

Sir John Spilman (also spelt Spielman) (died 1626) German-born entrepreneur who founded the first commercially successful paper-mill in Kent, England in 1588; he was also jeweller to Queen Elizabeth...
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Migration of the Spelmann family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gadalia Spellman, who settled in San Francisco in 1860; Leonhard Spielmann, who came to Pennsylvania in 1773; Johannes Spielmann and his wife Maria, arrived in Virginia in 1714.