| ![Show Contents]() Brachen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany
Etymology of BrachenWhat does the name Brachen mean? Bavaria, one of the oldest and largest of the German states, is the birthplace of the Brachen family. After the 12th century, hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules. Names derived from occupations were particularly common in this region. Brachen is an occupational surname for master of hunting dogs. Further research showed the name was derived from the German word bracke. The surname Brachen was also a nickname for a person that resembled a hunting dog. Moreover, the surname Brachen is a nickname for a boisterous person, which is derived from the German word braht, which means loud or noise. Early Origins of the Brachen familyThe surname Brachen was first found in Bavaria, where this distinguished family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation. Early History of the Brachen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brachen research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1637 and 1742 are included under the topic Early Brachen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brachen Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Brachen include Brack, Bracke, Brach, Brache, Brak, Brakk, Brakke, Bracken, Brakken, Brachen, Bracker, Brakker, Bracher, Brackner, Brakkner, Brachner, Brackel, Brackell, Brachel, Brachell, Brakkel and many more. Early Notables of the Brachen familyMore information is included under the topic Early Brachen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Brachen migration to the United States | + |
European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Brachens to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Brachen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Frank Brachen, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1869 1
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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