Blumental History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Blumental

The distinguished family surname Blumental originated in the lands which eventually became the German state of Prussia. This state was known for its majestic landscape, its rapid industrial growth, its military power, and for its contributions to European culture. However, in the medieval era, Prussia was fragmented and inhabited by numerous barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The borders of the barbarian kingdoms, which were established after the fall of the Roman Empire, changed repeatedly. The region that came to be known as Prussia was roughly divided between the territories of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia and East Prussia. The Blumental family emerged in Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany. By the 19th century, Brandenburg-Prussia had incorporated East Prussia, West Prussia and many other German territories. Moreover, in the late 19th century, it led the German states in the unification of Germany.

Early Origins of the Blumental family

Early History of the Blumental family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blumental research. Another 119 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1602, 1609, 1650, 1657, 1701, 1728, 1810, 1829, 1846, 1848, 1864, 1883 and 1900 are included under the topic Early Blumental History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Blumental Spelling Variations

One 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 Blumental include Blumenthal, Blumental, Blumenthaler, Blumentaler and others.

Early Notables of the Blumental family

Notable figures of the time with the name Blumental were Joachim Friedrich von Blumenthal (1609-1657), a German nobleman, a diplomat and the founder of the Brandenburg-Prussian Army; and Count Leonhard von Blumenthal (1810-1900), who was Chief of Staff of the Schleswig-Holstein army; he distinguished himself in the German-Danish War of 1864 and was made a count in 1883.Jacob Blumenthal, born at Hamburg Oct. 4, 1829, pupil of F. W. Grund there, and of C. M. von Bocklet and Sechter in Vienna. His proficiency...
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Migration of the Blumental family

Since medieval times, the state of Prussia has played an important part in the history of Germany. The state's military powers were historically very strong, and endured until after the Second World War, when the territory was broken up and divided between the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. A spurt of migration followed, with some Prussians going elsewhere in Europe and many others crossing the ocean to North America. Most entered the United States through Philadelphia. Some remained there, while more moved on to the states of Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Others traveled to Canada and settled Ontario and the prairie provinces. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Blumental or a variant listed above: Isodor Blumenthal, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1832; as well as Joseph Blumenthal in 1837; and Simon Blumenthal in 1864. A Dr. Blumenthal came to Texas in 1845..