Assmann Family History & Genealogy

Summary

The distinguished German surname Assmann is derived from German/West Prussian term "assis" meaning "leader, top".
The name was first seated in Frankfurt am Main from about the 14th century, and would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.
But as a prename it could be derived from  the Greek term "erasmos," meaning "loved,".

History

First found in Hessen (Germany), where the name was closely identified in the early period of history with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout Europe. The name was first seated in Frankfurt am Main from about the 14th century, and would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.
Prussian virtues and the Prussian value system have influenced aspects of german culture.
Examples of Prussian virtues

Toughness (German: Härte) "Gegen sich mehr noch als gegen andere." Translation: "Be harder against yourself even more than you are against others."
Bravery without self-pity (German: Tapferkeit ohne Wehleidigkeit) "Lerne leiden ohne zu klagen." Translation: "Learn to suffer without complaining about it."
Cosmopolitanism (German: Weltoffenheit)
Courage (German: Mut)
Determination (German: Zielstrebigkeit)
Discipline (German: Disziplin)
Humility or Modesty (German: Bescheidenheit)
Incorruptibility (German: Unbestechlichkeit)[3]
Industriousness or Diligence (German: Fleiß)
Loyalty (German: Treue)
Obedience (German: Gehorsam) "Seid gehorsam, doch nicht ohne Freimut." Translation: Be obedient, but not without frankness.
Punctuality (German: Pünktlichkeit)
Reliability (German: Zuverlässigkeit)
Sense of duty or Conscientiousness (German: Pflichtbewusstsein)
Sense of justice (German: Gerechtigkeitssinn) Jedem das Seine or Suum cuique
Sense of order (German: Ordnungssinn)
Sincerity (German: Aufrichtigkeit)
Straightness or Straightforwardness (German: Geradlinigkeit)

  The distinguished German surname Assmann is derived from German/West Prussian term "assis" meaning "leader, top".
The name was first seated in Frankfurt am Main from about the 14th century, and would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.
But as a prename it could be derived from  the Greek term "erasmos," meaning "loved,".

Name Origin

The distinguished German surname Assmann is derived from German/West Preussian term "assis" meaning "leader, top".

Spellings & Pronunciations

Rasmusson, Rasmus, Asmus, Eras, Rasem, Asam, Asum, Rassmann, Assmann, Raes, Raskin, Rasmussen, Asmussen, Asmusson, Erasmi, Erasmus, Ausmus, Assman and many more

Nationality & Ethnicity

First found in Hessen (Germany), where the name was closely identified in the early period of history with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout Europe. The name was first seated in Frankfurt am Main from about the 14th century, and would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.
  Mainly german.

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Early Assmanns

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