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Early Origins of the Blankenberger family

The surname Blankenberger was first found in Brunswick, 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 Blankenberger family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blankenberger research. Another 86 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1620, 1654, 1707, 1732, 1739 and 1772 are included under the topic Early Blankenberger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Blankenberger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Blankenburg, Blankenberg and others.

Early Notables of the Blankenberger family

Notables of the time included Gerbrandt van Blanckenburgh (1620-1707), organist at Gouda, probably father of Q. V. Blankenburg, author of a work of historical importance, 'Onderwyzinge hoemen alle de Toonen en halve Toonen, die meest gebryckelyck zyn, op de Handt-Fluyt zel konnen t'eenemal zuyverblaezen' 1Quirin van, Blankenburg, born 1654 at Gouda, Licentiate in philosophy and medicine, and organist of the Reformed Church at the Hague, well known for his 'Clavicymbel...
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United States Blankenberger migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Blankenberger Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Johan Blankenberger, aged 18, who landed in America from Temesvar, in 1905
  • Ferencs Blankenberger, aged 49, who immigrated to the United States from Temesvar, in 1906
  • Katerina Blankenberger, aged 48, who landed in America from Temezvar, in 1906
  • Eva Blankenberger, aged 31, who settled in America from Bruckenan, Hungary, in 1907
  • Jozsef Blankenberger, aged 3, who immigrated to America from Brukenan, Hungary, in 1909

Contemporary Notables of the name Blankenberger (post 1700) +

  • Sven Blankenberger, German psychologist at the "Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg Institut für Psychologie"


  1. Grove, Sir George, A Dictionary of Music and Musicians (AD. 1450-1889) London: Macmillan1902, Print, 2 Vols


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