Show ContentsGoldenstein History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

A multitude of prestigious family names, such as the surname Goldenstein, were formed in the lands which became the modern state of Silesia. In the medieval era, Germany was fragmented and inhabited by numerous barbarian tribes who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The ancient dukedom of Silesia derived its name from a Germanic tribe named the Silingers, who occupied Silesia between the 2nd and the 6th centuries.

Early Origins of the Goldenstein family

The surname Goldenstein was first found in the city of Halle, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.

Early History of the Goldenstein family

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Goldenstein Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Goldstein, Goldstien, Goldsteen, Goldstine, Goldsteiner, Goldenstein, Goldensteiner and many more.

Early Notables of the Goldenstein family

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United States Goldenstein migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Goldenstein Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • S Goldenstein, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1855 1
  • Siebelt Goldenstein, aged 24, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1893 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Goldenstein (post 1700) +

  • Anna Goldenstein, American actress and writer, known for Death's Living Room (2006) and The Evil Pen's Nightmare (2005)
  • Jacqueline Goldenstein, American Second Unit Director and Assistant Director, known for Black Book (2006), Penelope (2006) and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)


  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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