The name Sturms comes from the ancient German state of Bavaria. It is a nickname surname. German nicknames came from eke-names, or added names, that described characteristics of the people who originally carried them. Sturms is a name for a person who was born during a storm. The name Sturms was also a nickname surname for a person with a stormy temperament.
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Early Origins of the Sturms family
The surname Sturms was first found in Bavaria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would affect the course of 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 Sturms family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sturms research. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1489, 1507, 1553, 1589, 1635, 1697, 1699, 1703, 1801, 1813 and 1842 are included under the topic Early Sturms History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Sturms 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 Sturms include Sturm, Sturmer, Stuerm, Stuermer, Sturmm, Stuermm and others.
Early Notables of the Sturms family
Jacob Sturm von Sturmeck (1489-1553), a German statesman and one of the founders of Protestantism; Johannes Sturm (1507-1589), German writer of classical plays; and Johann Christoph Sturm... Another 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Sturms Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Sturms family
Thousands of German settlers came to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. The hardships of the long voyage were balanced by the opportunity to escape poverty and religious persecution. The descendents of these settlers still populate the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also live in Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Sturms or a variant listed above: H. Jurg Sturmer, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1747. Johann Jacob Sturm came in 1750; Johann Georg in 1752; and Georg Jacob in 1770. Nicolaus Georg Sturm came to Texas in 1851 with his wife and four children, while G. Stuermer came to Texas in 1854. Michael Sturm came to Philadelphia in 1844..
