Wagemans History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Wagemans

What does the name Wagemans mean?

The surname Wagemans is derived from several possible origins. In most cases, the name comes from the Germanic personal name Wigman, which is in turn derived from the Old High German word "wigan" meaning "to fight," or from "wih" meaning "holy." The surname Wagemans may also be occupational in origin, from the trade or profession of the original bearer. In this instance, the name would derive from the Swabian term "Wegman," Swabian for "herb," and the original bearer would have worked in some way with herbs. In other cases Wagemans, was likely derived from the word "Wege," meaning "a road" or "path, " suggesting that tha surname was firs born by someone who lived near a road or path.

Early Origins of the Wagemans family

The surname Wagemans was first found in Germany, where the name Wagemans came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries.

Early History of the Wagemans family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wagemans research. Another 146 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1346, 1390, 1469, 1536, 1557, 1583, 1586, 1589, 1616, 1628, 1648, 1656, 1789, 1794, 1795, 1823, 1828, 1846 and 1873 are included under the topic Early Wagemans History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wagemans Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wegman, Wegmann, Wägmann, Wagmann,Wegemann and many more.

Early Notables of the Wagemans family

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Migration of the Wagemans family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Mattheus Wegman and his family, who arrived in England in 1709 on the way to America, Hans Jerich, Maria Gotlieve, Maria Margaret, and Anna Maria Wegman, who settled in Virginia in 1732.