Origins Available: German,
Jewish
The Eisenberger surname is a habitational name, taken on from any of the several places so named in
Germany. The place names come from the Middle High German "isen," meaning "iron," and "berg," or "mountain."
Early Origins of the Eisenberger family
The surname Eisenberger was first found in Thuringia, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the family became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the
Feudal System and the nation. The brothers Ottolf and Otto von Eisenburg lived in this region in the 13th century.
Early History of the Eisenberger family
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Eisenberger Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Eisenberg, Eissenberg, Eissenberger, Eisenburg, Eisenburg, Eissenburg, Eisenburger and many more.
Early Notables of the Eisenberger family (pre 1700)
Notable members of the surname Eisenberger in this period were Georg Ludwig Eisenberg, who was the Jaegermeister at Marienborn and Lord of the manor at Selbold. There was also a von Eisenberg family of
Austria, who were raised to...
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Migration of the Eisenberger family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Eisenberger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
- Moses Eisenberger, who settled in Philadelphia in 1839