Meissner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The surname Meissner belongs to a class of local surname, which are derived from the place where the original bearer lived or held land. Meissner is a habitational surname, and is derived from an already- existing place name. The original bearer of the surname Meissner lived in the town of Meissen, in the Saxony region of Germany.

Early Origins of the Meissner family

The surname Meissner was first found in Meissen, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. The name refers to the city or principality of Meissen, now a part of Saxony. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Meissner family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Meissner research. Another 149 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1372, 1411, 1436, 1753, 1803, 1822, 1848 and 1866 are included under the topic Early Meissner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Meissner Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Meissner, Meisner, Misener, Meissener, Meisener, Misner, Meixner, Meichsner, Mechsner, Mexner and many more.

Early Notables of the Meissner family

Prominent bearers of the family name Meissner at this time were

Der Meissner, who was a Middle-High German poet of the late 13th century...
August Gottlieb Meissner (1753-1803) was a professor in Prague before becoming the director of the Lyceum (university) at Fulda...
His nephew, Alfred von Meissner (1822-85), also wrote plays and poetry, and was active in the revolutions of 1848 after which he was ennobled by King Ludwig II of Bavaria...

Meissner Ranking

In the United States, the name Meissner is the 8,457^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Meissner migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Meissner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hans Joachim Meissner, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 2
Georg Meissner, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1754 2

Meissner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Johanna Christiane Meissner, aged 42, who landed in America in 1839 2
Ernst Gottlieb Meissner, aged 54, who arrived in America in 1839 2
Christian Meissner, who landed in America in 1843 2
Andreas Meissner, who landed in Texas in 1844 2
Conrad Meissner, aged 27, who settled in Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Joh. Dethardt"
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Meissner Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Alfrd Meissner, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1905 2

Meissner migration to Canada +