Wachsmuth History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Wachsmuth

What does the name Wachsmuth mean?

The German state of Prussia, which reached the zenith of its power in the late 19th century, is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Wachsmuth. In the medieval era, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the German lands were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The borders of the Barbarian kingdoms changed frequently, but the region that became known in Prussia was roughly divided between the areas of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia, and East Prussia. The colorful history of Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany, provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Wachsmuth family.

Early Origins of the Wachsmuth family

The surname Wachsmuth was first found in the regions of northern Germany, where the name could be considered to make a great early contribution to the feudal society of Europe. The name Wachsmann became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the tribal and national conflicts, each group seeking power and status in an ever changing territorial profile. Chronicles first mention Heinrich Wachsmut of Mergthal in 1311. The wandering minstrels Wachsmout von Kuenzich and Wahsmuot von Muelnhusen became renowned in the same period. Another famous bearer of this name was the character Wahsmuot in the "Dietrich Saga," who was the brother of Wolfdietrich.

Early History of the Wachsmuth family

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Wachsmuth Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wachsmuth, Wassmuth, Wasmuth, Waxmann, Waxman and many more.

Early Notables of the Wachsmuth family

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Wachsmuth migration to the United States +

Wachsmuth Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Vincent Wachsmuth, who settled in Philadelphia in 1828
Frederick Wachsmuth, who settled in Philadelphia in 1844

Contemporary Notables of the name Wachsmuth (post 1700) +

Charles Wachsmuth (1829-1896), German-born, American paleontologist, member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Toni Wachsmuth (b. 1986), German footballer
Ipke Wachsmuth (b. 1950), German computer scientist within the fields of artificial intelligence and cognitive science
Guenther Wachsmuth (1893-1963), German jurist, economist, anthroposophist, author and first Secretary and Treasurer of the Anthroposophical Society
Bruno Wachsmuth, prominent Germanist and Goethe scholar