Falkenstein History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The prestigious family surname Falkenstein originated in the territory that eventually became the German state of Prussia. In the 19th century, this state was virtually unrivalled militarily, and its rapid industrial growth made it a contender for economic superiority in Europe as well. However, in the medieval era, Prussia was fragmented and inhabited by numerous barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The borders of the barbarian kingdoms, which were established after the fall of the Roman Empire, changed repeatedly. The region that came to be known as Prussia was roughly divided between the territories of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia and East Prussia. The Falkenstein family emerged in Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany. By the 19th century, Brandenburg-Prussia had incorporated East Prussia, West Prussia and many other German territories. Moreover, in the late 19th century, it led the German states in the unification of Germany.

Early Origins of the Falkenstein family

The surname Falkenstein was first found in Brandenburg, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name emerged as a noble family with great influence, possessing extensive estates such as the castle Neuhaus and Thyrow in the region of Teltow as early as 1359, and became noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. They also held property in Saxony, near the city of Wittenburg, as well as the state Luemzow in the region of Nue-Stettin (Pomerania) in 1583.

Early History of the Falkenstein family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Falkenstein research. Another 161 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1521, 1768, 1786, 1823, 1826, 1827, 1832, 1876 and 1900 are included under the topic Early Falkenstein History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Falkenstein Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Falkenstein, Falkenstine and others.

Early Notables of the Falkenstein family

Notable figures of the time with the name Falkenstein were Johann Daniel Falk (1768-1826), who was a Danzig-born author and philanthropist; Adalbert Falk (1827-1900) was Minister of Education...
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Falkenstein migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Falkenstein Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Ludwig Falkenstein, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1746 1
Ludwick Falkenstein, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1746 1

Falkenstein Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joseph Falkenstein, aged 25, who landed in Missouri in 1841 1
R Falkenstein, aged 26, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 1
Margar Falkenstein, aged 18, who landed in New York in 1854 1
Friedr Falkenstein, aged 19, who landed in New York in 1854 1
Mathias Falkenstein, aged 16, who arrived in New York in 1854 1
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Contemporary Notables of the name Falkenstein (post 1700) +

Waldeen von Falkenstein (1913-1993), better known as "Waldeen," an American-born dancer and choreographer
Claire Falkenstein (1908-1997), American sculptor, painter, printmaker, jewelry designer, and teacher
Adam Falkenstein (1906-1966), German Assyriologist
Maximilian Eduard August Hannibal Kunz Sigismund Vogel von Falkenstein (1839-1917), Prussian General der Infanterie and politician
Eduard Ernst Friedrich Hannibal Vogel von Falkenstein (1797-1885), Prussian General der Infanterie
Lorne Falkenstein, Canadian professor of Philosophy at the University of Western Ontario, Canada
Tami Falkenstein Hennick, American former Deputy Attorney General for the California Attorney General’s Office

Citations +

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)