Wurmb History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Wurmb

What does the name Wurmb mean?

The name Wurmb can derive from either the German term "Würmchen" for a small mite, or from "Wurm" the Middle High German and Middle Low German word for snake or dragon. The surname may have originated from a nickname inspired by a physical attribute or character trait of the bearer. Or it may have been patronymic, derived from the personal name of the father. In this case the personal name would have been the Old Germanic "Wurm," a name rarely in usage today.

Early Origins of the Wurmb family

The surname Wurmb was first found in Germany. The name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. The surname dates back to the 13th century in Württemberg, where Gumpold Wurm was recorded in 1232 and Heinrich dictus Wurm in 1296. In 1269, Johan dictus Worm (Vermis) resided in Hamburg. Hans Wurm was a tailor in 1491, and Wolfgang Worm was a resident of Guben in Saxony in 1530.

Early History of the Wurmb family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wurmb research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1576, 1670, 1673, 1689, 1783, 1816, 1834 and 1865 are included under the topic Early Wurmb History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wurmb Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wurm, Worm, Wurmb, Wörmke, Wörmbke and others.

Early Notables of the Wurmb family

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Migration of the Wurmb family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Michael Wurm and Joh Caspar Wurm, who took the Oath of Allegiance in Pennsylvania in 1750 and 1753; and Laurence Wurm, who deserted from a German military unit and was recorded in New York in 1847. F.W. Wurm immigrated to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1851 and Josef Wurm settled in Minnesota in 1898. Peter Anton landed in New York in 1869.