| ![Show Contents]() Vonrohr History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of VonrohrWhat does the name Vonrohr mean? Those lands along the southeast coast of the Baltic sea were the birthplace of the great Prussian name Vonrohr. A single name was, at one time, all that people needed. However, increasing ease of travel and the burgeoning populations forced people to adopt a hereditary surname to set themselves apart from others. A common form of surname found in Prussia was the local name, a name taken on from an existing place-name. The surname Vonrohr was first used by someone who lived in Brandenburg-Prussia. Early Origins of the Vonrohr familyThe surname Vonrohr was first found in Brandenburg, where the name could be considered to have made a great early contribution to the feudal society which became the backbone of modern Europe. The name became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the tribal and national conflicts, with each group seeking power and status in an ever changing territorial profile. Chronicles first mention Albrecht Rorer, or Albrecht "from the Ror," who was born in Eger in Bohemia around 1330. Early History of the Vonrohr familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vonrohr research. Another 250 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1314, 1381, 1400, 1672, 1674, 1757, 1800 and 1839 are included under the topic Early Vonrohr History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Vonrohr Spelling VariationsIn 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 Vonrohr include Rohre, Roehr, Roehrer, Rohrer, Rorer, Ror, Rore, Roar, Roare, Rhor, Rhore, Rorau (Silesia), Rohr, Roer, Roeher and many more. Early Notables of the Vonrohr familyMore information is included under the topic Early Vonrohr Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Prussia played an extremely influential role in shaping modern German history. It remained a part of Germany until after the Second World War. Prussia was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. Many Prussians became residents of these new countries after the War, and many migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly to Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Vonrohr were
Vonrohr Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Joh Andonus VonRohr, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1750 1
- Johan Friederich VonRohr, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 1
Vonrohr Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Karl Georg Heinrich VonRohr, aged 42, who arrived in America in 1839 1
- 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)
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