Meyerhoff History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Meyerhoff family

The surname Meyerhoff was first found in Bavaria, where the name.was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Meyerhoff family

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Meyerhoff Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mayerhoff, Mayerhoffer, Mayerhoffen, Mayerhofen, Meyerhofen and many more.

Early Notables of the Meyerhoff family

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Meyerhoff migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Meyerhoff Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Magdalena Meyerhoff, who arrived in New York, NY in 1749 1
Franz Meyerhoff, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1794 1

Meyerhoff Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Henr Meyerhoff, who arrived in America in 1814 1
Joh Meyerhoff, who landed in North America in 1832-1849 1
Gevert Meyerhoff, who landed in North America in 1832-1849 1
Cath Meyerhoff, who landed in North America in 1832-1849 1
Catharina Meyerhoff, who arrived in New York in 1837
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Meyerhoff Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Bernhard Meyerhoff, aged 8, who arrived in America, in 1903
P F Meyerhoff, aged 9, who arrived in America, in 1905
Samuel Meyerhoff, who arrived in America, in 1908
Henry Meyerhoff, aged 31, who arrived in America, in 1908
Martin H. Meyerhoff, aged 57, who arrived in America, in 1908
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Contemporary Notables of the name Meyerhoff (post 1700) +

Robert Meyerhoff, American mathematician who developed the Meyerhoff manifold
Albert Henry "Al" Meyerhoff Jr. (1947-2008), American labor, environmental and civil rights attorney
Leah Meyerhoff, American Student Academy Award nominated director, producer and screenwriter
Arthur E. Meyerhoff (1895-1986), American advertising agency executive and entrepreneur who founded Arthur Meyerhoff Associates in 1932, known for his work with the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
Joseph Meyerhoff (1899-1985), Ukrainian-born, American businessman, fundraiser, and philanthropist, eponym of the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore, Maryland
Ann Meyerhoff, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Presidential Elector for Florida, 1972

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)