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Germany Israel Etymology of BaumsWhat does the name Baums mean? The historical and enchanting region of Austria is the homeland of the Baums family. Austria, which was originally home to a Celtic people, was conquered by the Roman Empire in about 15 BC. Following the fall of Rome, Austria was repeatedly invaded by barbarian tribes, such as the Vandals, Visigoths, and Huns, who swept in from the east. During the 5th and 6th centuries, the Alemanni, Avars and Slavs settled Austria. The Avars were defeated in 785 by the Frankish emperor Charlemagne, who set up the East Mark, which later became known as the Österreich. Otto I defeated the Magyars in 955. Austria was ruled by the Babenburger dynasty until 1278, when they were succeeded by the Hapsburg dynasty, which ruled Austria until the 20th century. Early Origins of the Baums familyThe surname Baums was first found in Austria, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Baums familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baums research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1777, 1811, 1856 and 1919 are included under the topic Early Baums History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Baums Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Baums include Baum, Baumm, Baume, Baumme, Baums, Baumb, Baumbe and others. Early Notables of the Baums familyAnother 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Baums Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Baums familyAfter the First World War, Austria became a republic. The Treaty of Versailles broke up the empire in 1919 and many of the Sudeten Germans were incorporated into the new nation of Czechoslovakia. In the 20th century, many Austrians 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 Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Baums were Andreas Baum, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1754; George Peter Baum settled in Maryland in 1757; Magdalina Baum, age 29; came to New York City in 1710. |