Show ContentsThein History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Thein derives from the German personal name Matthias which in turn derives from the apostle Matthaeus (English Matthew). Versions of this name were very popular in the Middle Ages throughout Christian Europe.

Early Origins of the Thein family

The surname Thein was first found in Germany, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society.

Early History of the Thein family

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Thein Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Theis, Theisen, Thein, Theitz, Theisz, Theisman and others.

Early Notables of the Thein family

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United States Thein migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Thein Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Charles Thein, aged 25, who immigrated to the United States, in 1892
  • Gustav Thein, aged 49, who immigrated to the United States, in 1893
  • Miss Emilie Thein, aged 22, German settler who arrived in New York in 1893 aboard the ship "Weimar" 1
  • Anna Thein, aged 3, who landed in America, in 1894
  • Thedor V. Thein, aged 28, who settled in America, in 1896
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Thein Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Nicolas Thein, aged 23, who immigrated to the United States from Wasserbillig, Germany, in 1907
  • Nicolas Thein, aged 50, who settled in America, in 1908
  • Bela Thein, aged 33, who settled in America from Budapest, Hungary, in 1908
  • Nicolas Thein, aged 34, who landed in America from Beckerich, Luxemburg, in 1909
  • Louis Thein, aged 24, who landed in America from London, England, in 1910
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Contemporary Notables of the name Thein (post 1700) +

  • Alexandra Thein (b. 1963), German politician and Member of the European Parliament
  • Ulrich Thein (1940-1995), German actor film director and screenwriter who appeared in 44 films
  • Myint Thein (1947-2008), Burmese pro-democracy activist and spokesman for the National League for Democracy (NLD)


  1. Germans to America retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from Glazier, Ira. A., and Filby, P. William. Germans to America: Lists of Passengers Arriving at U.S. Ports. Vol. 62, Scholarly Resources Inc, 2304


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