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Early Origins of the Eichinger family

The surname Eichinger was first found in Austria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Eichinger family

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Eichinger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Aichinger, Aychinger, Aichingen, Aiching and others.

Early Notables of the Eichinger family

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United States Eichinger migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Eichinger Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Andreas Eichinger, who settled in America in 1779
Eichinger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Christian Eichinger, who settled in North America in 1853
  • Adam Eichinger, who settled in New York in 1855
  • Bohumil Eichinger, who settled in New York, NY in 1891

Contemporary Notables of the name Eichinger (post 1700) +

  • Martin Eichinger (b. 1949), American sculptor
  • Nina Eichinger (b. 1981), German TV presenter and actress
  • Bernd Eichinger (1949-2011), German five-time Bambi Award winning, Primetime Emmy and BAFTA nominated film producer, director and screenwriter, known for Downfall (2004), Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006) and Fantastic Four (2005)
  • Hans Eichinger, Austrian silver and bronze medalist bobsledder

Bismarck
  • Friedrich Eichinger (1920-1941), German Matrosenobergefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 1


  1. Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details


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