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Early Origins of the Gallenberg family

The surname Gallenberg was first found in Austria, where the name Gallenberg became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Gallenberg family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gallenberg research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1670, 1783, 1803 and 1839 are included under the topic Early Gallenberg History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gallenberg Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gallenberg, Gallenburg, Gallenburch, Gollenberg, Goldenberg, Gellenberg and many more.

Early Notables of the Gallenberg family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Gallenberg were

  • Wenzel Robert, Graf von Gallenberg, from an old Carinthian family, born at Vienna Dec...
  • Gallenberg wrote from forty to fifty ballets, but the local records alone retain even the names of most1...

Migration of the Gallenberg family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Christiane Gollenberg and Martin Gollenberg, who both came to New Orleans on the Bremer Bark Wieland in 1853; Martin Gallenberger, who immigrated to Baltimore in 1854.


Contemporary Notables of the name Gallenberg (post 1700) +

  • Michael G Gallenberg, Art Director


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


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