Bogun History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Bogun

What does the name Bogun 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 Bogun. 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 as Prussia was roughly divided between the areas of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia, and East Prussia. The colorful history of Brandenburg-Prussia provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Bogun family.

Early Origins of the Bogun family

The surname Bogun was first found in Prussia, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation through its participation in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. Over time, the name branched into many houses where family members continued to play a significant role in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Bogun family

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Bogun Spelling Variations

In 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 Bogun include Bogun, Boegun, Boagun, Boeggun, Boaggun, Boghun, Boeghun, Bogan and many more.

Early Notables of the Bogun family

Notable figures of the time with the name Bogun were

the Bogun family of Prussia

Bogun migration to the United States +

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 Bogun were

Bogun Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Bernard Bogun, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1858

Contemporary Notables of the name Bogun (post 1700) +

Frank Bogun, American Professor of Internal Medicine, at the University of Michigan Health System