Show ContentsEiserer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Eiserer surname is derived from the Middle High German word "isen" which became the German "eisen," of which mean iron. Thus the name is generally thought to have been an occupational name for an ironworker, or an ironmonger; however, it may also have been used as a nickname, which later evolved into a surname

Early Origins of the Eiserer family

The surname Eiserer was first found in Bavaria, where the name Eiserer 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 Eiserer family

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Eiserer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Eiser, Eiserer, Eyser, Ayser, Eisser, Eysser and many more.

Early Notables of the Eiserer family

Prominent among members of the name Eiserer in this period include

  • the Eiserer family of Bavaria


United States Eiserer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Eiserer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Johanna Eiserer, who landed in America in 1852 1


  1. 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)


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