Tasman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Tasman family

The surname Tasman was first found in Germany, where the name Tasman 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 Tasman family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tasman research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1588, 1603, 1642, 1653, 1659, 1790, 1804 and 1869 are included under the topic Early Tasman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Tasman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Tasman, Taalman, Taasman, Tesman, Tesmar, Tessmansdorff, Thermann, Thomann, Thosman, Tosman, Thasman, Thasmann, Tiesmann, Teursmann and many more.

Early Notables of the Tasman family

the Tasman family of Germany...
Abel Janszoon Tasman (1603-1659) was a Dutch navigator and explorer who was the first European to discover Tasmania and New Zealand (1642)...

Tasman migration to the United States +

Tasman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Abe Tasman, who arrived in Georgia in 1892

Contemporary Notables of the name Tasman (post 1700) +

Abel Janszoon Tasman (1603-1659), Dutch seafarer, explorer, and merchant, eponym of Tasmania
Brent Tasman Crosswell (b. 1950), former Australian rules footballer
Raymond Tasman Donoghue GC (1920-1960), Australian tram driver posthumously awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he displayed in Hobart, Tasmania

The Tasman Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: His Ornari, Aut Mori