Isenhart History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe German surname Isenhart is derived from an old personal name, Isenhard. There was a Saint Isenhardus in Bavaria in the 7th century. No doubt the name's roots come ultimately from the Old German word "isen," or "isan," which means "iron" and "hardt," meaning "hard." Early Origins of the Isenhart familyThe surname Isenhart was first found in Pommerania, where the name Isenhart contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. Over time, the Isenhart family name branched into other houses, where their influence continued to be felt because of the important role they played in the local social and political affairs. The name Isenhart, like many surnames, most likely began as a nickname, later adopted as a surname by its bearer. It is a combination of the words "eisen," which comes from the Old High German "isan," meaning "iron" and "hardt," meaning "hard." Early History of the Isenhart familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Isenhart research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1278, 1333 and 1404 are included under the topic Early Isenhart History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Isenhart Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Eisenhart, Eisenhard, Eisenhardt, Isenhardus, Isenhart and many more. Early Notables of the Isenhart familyProminent bearers of the name Isenhart at this time were
Migration of the Isenhart familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Conrad Eisenhardt, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1751 and George Eisenhard, who settled there in 1764.
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