Boheme History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Boheme

What does the name Boheme mean?

Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Boheme family. The name Boheme evolved as a local name. It is a name for a family that lived in Bohemia. Further research showed the name was derived from the Old German word Bohmen, which was the Old German name for a native or inhabitant of Bohemia. However, the word Bohmen was itself derived from the tribal name Baii and the Geramanic word heim, which means homeland. The Baii were the Celtic tribe who inhabited the regions of Bohemia and Bavaria in the 1st century AD. In the 6th century, the Boii were replaced by a Germanic tribe in Bavaria, who adopted the name Boioarii, and by Slavic tribes in Bohemia. The ancient lands of Bohemia and Bavaria are separated by the Bohemian forest, a wooden mountain range; however, their people share a very similar heritage and ancestry.

Early Origins of the Boheme family

The surname Boheme was first found in Nuremberg, where the Bohem name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Boheme family

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Boheme Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bohem, Bohemm, Boem, Boehm, Boehme, Boemm, Boeme, Boemme and many more.

Early Notables of the Boheme family

Prominent among members of the name Boheme in this period include Joseph Boehm (1795-1876), Hungarian violinist and teacher who studied with Rode, debuted in 1816 in Vienna and, three years later, in 1819 was named professor at...
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Migration of the Boheme family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Frantz Boehm, age 44, along with his wife, 3 sons and 3 daughters, who arrived in America in 1709: Carl G. Boehme arrived in Missouri in 1839; Johann Boehm accompanied by his wife Margrethe and their son, arrived in New Orleans in 1845.