Ehrhardt History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestral home of the Ehrhardt family is in the German province of Bavaria. Ehrhardt is a German nickname surname. Such names came from eke-names, or added names, that described their initial bearer through reference to a physical characteristic or other attribute. It is a name for a courageous or honorable person. The surname Ehrhardt is composed of two German words meaning honor and bravery. Early Origins of the Ehrhardt familyThe surname Ehrhardt was first found in Bavaria, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Saint Erhard of Regensburg was bishop of Regensburg in the 7th century. He was also known as Abbot Erhard of EbersheimMunster. He was canonized on the 8th of October 1052, by Pope Leo IX. Early History of the Ehrhardt familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ehrhardt research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1391, 1573, 1752, 1776, 1777, 1786, 1794, 1796, 1808, 1809, 1810, 1824 and 1854 are included under the topic Early Ehrhardt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ehrhardt 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 Ehrhardt include Ehrhardt, Ehrhart, Erhart, Erhard, Erhardt, Errheart, Errhart, Errhard, Errhardt, Earhart, Airhart and many more. Early Notables of the Ehrhardt familyProminent among members of the name Ehrhardt in this period include
Ehrhardt RankingIn the United States, the name Ehrhardt is the 10,773rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Ehrhardt is ranked the 5,798th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2
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 Ehrhardts to arrive in North America, and among them were: Ehrhardt Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Ehrhardt Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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