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Early Origins of the Thiem family

The surname Thiem was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Gelderland, (Guelders) an ancient province surrounding the town of Gelder. To the south of Friesland this province was originally in two parts north and south of the Rhine. In addition, the province is sub-divided into four towns, or quarters, Nijmegan, Arnhem, Zutphen and Roermond, each having unique rights and customs. Apeldoorn is a city of note. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

The Dutch name is a pet form of an ancient Germanic name formed with theod 'people race.'

A scan through early records in Germany revealed the variant Thieme was typically a nickname for Thiedmar (Dietmar) as for bishop Thietmarus or Thiemo, Merseburg 1017. 1

Early History of the Thiem family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Thiem research. Another 63 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1631 and 1668 are included under the topic Early Thiem History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Thiem Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Thiem, Thieme, van Thieme, van Thiem, Teem, Teeme, Tieme, Theim and many more.

Early Notables of the Thiem family

  • Clemens Thieme (1631-1668), a German Baroque composer

Thiem migration to the United States +



Thiem Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Anderas Thiem, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1753 2
Thiem Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • J Thiem, who arrived in North America in 1832-1849 2
  • J. Thiem, aged 27, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Pauline" in 1839 3
  • Anna Thiem, aged 23, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Heinrich" in 1843 3
  • J. Thiem, aged 50, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Back Harburg" in 1847 3
  • M. Thiem, aged 31, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Adolphine" in 1851 3
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Thiem migration to Australia +

Thiem Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century
  • Sgt. Mjr. Thiem, South African settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Boveric" in 1901 4
  • Mr. A. H. Thiem, British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Mongolia" in 1915 4
  • Mr. W. E. Thiem, British settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Mooltan" in 1925 4
  • Mrs. Lillie E. I. Thiem, South African settler who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Anchises" in 1937 4

Contemporary Notables of the name Thiem (post 1700) +

  • Vanessa Thiem (b. 1979), American actress and costume designer from Greenwich, Connecticut, known for Miss Congeniality (2000), Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004) and Holidays with Heather (2006)
  • Carsten Thiem, American actor, known for White Eyes, That Guy Dick Miller (2014) and Fake News-The Bloody Truth (2023)
  • George Thiem (1897-1987), American journalist and politician, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, Member of the Illinois House of Representatives (1964-1966)
  • Alrik Thiem, Swiss researcher with the Swiss National Science Foundation Professor at University of Lucerne, Switzerland
  • Jason Thiem, Australian fisheries researcher with the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
  • Willy H. Thiem (d. 1986), German writer and actor, known for Bitte recht freundlich, es wird geschossen (1969), Das Leben in meiner Hand (1966) and Der eine Tag im Jahr (1967)
  • Lucas Thiem, German writer and producer, known for Nicht hier um zu kritisieren (2019), Die Rache von Radegast (2013) and Bonn-Alte Freunde, neue Feinde (2022)
  • Robert Thiem (b. 1905), German actor, known for Marriage in Name Only (1930), Der Feuerteufel (1940) and Ich kenn' dich nicht und liebe dich (1934)
  • Moritz Thiem (b. 1999), Austrian former tennis player
  • ... (Another 1 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
  1. Bahlow, Hans, Dictionary of German Names. translated by Edda Gentry, Wisconsin: The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, 2002. Print. (ISBN 0-924119-35-7)
  2. 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)
  3. Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
  4. National Archives of Australia retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au

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