The roots of the Vonbosse family are found in the ancient German state of Bavaria. Vonbosse is one of the most common styles of German surname, that of patronymics and metronymics - names derived from the given names of the father or mother of their original bearers. Vonbosse is derived from the medieval name Boss, a frequent shortening of the personal name Burkhard. In medieval times, given names were frequently abbreviated as terms of affection and endearment. This Germanic personal name was also associated with the German word boese, which meant naughty and tough. Thus, the name referred to a person who was very tough or one who was inclined to fight.
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Early Origins of the Vonbosse family
The surname Vonbosse was first found in Westphalia, where the name Bosse was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society of early Europe. The family 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 Vonbosse family
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Vonbosse 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 Vonbosse include Bosse, Bosses, Bauss, Bausse, Bausses, Boss, von Bosse, Boesse and many more.
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Early Notables of the Vonbosse family
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Migration of the Vonbosse family
For many Germans, emigration to North America was an inviting alternative to the trials of life in the old country. From the mid-17th into the present century, thousands of Germans migrated across the Atlantic. They capitalized on the chance to escape poverty and persecution, and to own their own land. After 1650, Germans settled throughout the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also landed in Canada, settling in Ontario or father west on the rich land of the prairies. Among them: William Bosse who arrived in Maryland in 1663; Job Bosse arrived in Virginia in 1702; Johann Christoph arrived in Philadelphia in 1773; John Christopher Bosse settled in Delaware in 1773.
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