Show ContentsLeiningen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Leiningen family

The surname Leiningen was first found in Bavaria, where the name Lehning 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. They also branched into the Rhine province, and into Bade, Hesse, and Nassau. The eponymous Leininger Sporn is a highly prominent ridge in the northeast of the Palatinate Forest in western Germany.

Early History of the Leiningen family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Leiningen research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1779 is included under the topic Early Leiningen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Leiningen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lehning, Leiningen, Leihning, Leining, Linange and others.

Early Notables of the Leiningen family

More information is included under the topic Early Leiningen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


Canada Leiningen migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Leiningen Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Christn. Ludwig Graf Zu Leiningen, who settled in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1781


Houseofnames.com on Facebook