Eichenberg History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The Eichenberg surname was created from one of several place names in Germany. Most of these were compound names containing the "Eiche" roots, which means "oak."

Early Origins of the Eichenberg family

The surname Eichenberg was first found in Germany, where since medieval times the name Eich was closely associated with the district's most dynamic historical developments. Being prominent in social affairs, the family formed alliances with other distinguished families during the turbulent events of the feudal era.

Early History of the Eichenberg family

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Eichenberg Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Eicha, Eiche, Eichel, Eicke, Eike, Eick, Eicke, Eke, Eych, Eyck, Aich, Aick, Eichell, Eychel, Eychell, Eickel, Eichels, Eickell, Eikkel and many more.

Early Notables of the Eichenberg family

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Eichenberg migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Eichenberg Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Georg Gottfr Eichenberg, who arrived in America in 1783 1
George Eichenberg, who landed in America in 1783 1

Eichenberg Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Chr Eichenberg, who landed in North America in 1832-1849 1
Nicholas Eichenberg, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1863 1

Citations +

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)