Aigner History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Aigner family

The surname Aigner was first found in Austria, where the name 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 Aigner family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Aigner research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1716, 1808 and 1852 are included under the topic Early Aigner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Aigner Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Aigner, Aignner, Anyer, Annyer, Aygner and others.

Early Notables of the Aigner family

Johann Georg Aigner, who was ennobled in 1716 with the title von Zellhausen

Aigner migration to the United States +

Aigner Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Christian Aigner, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1810
Frederick Aigner, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1810
Maria Aigner, who landed in North America in 1847 1
Georg Aigner, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1848 1
Georg Aigner, who settled in Baltimore in 1848
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Contemporary Notables of the name Aigner (post 1700) +

Étienne Aigner (1904-2000), Hungarian-born American founder of Etienne Aigner US and Etienne Aigner AG fashion houses
Gerhard Aigner (1943-2024), German football executive, UEFA General Secretary (1898-1999)
Stefan Aigner (b. 1987), German former professional footballer
Rainer Aigner (b. 1967), German former footballer
Markus Aigner (b. 1972), German retired footballer
Manuela Aigner (b. 1973), retired German high jumper
Josef Aigner (b. 1959), German former international speedway rider
Ilse Aigner (b. 1964), German politician
Heinrich Aigner (1924-1988), German politician
... (Another 22 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Aigner family +

Bismarck

Erwin Aigner (1923-1941), German Matrose who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 2

Sources +

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)
Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details