Show ContentsEisenhard History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The German surname Eisenhard 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 Eisenhard family

The surname Eisenhard was first found in Pommerania, where the name Eisenhard 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 Eisenhard 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 Eisenhard, 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 Eisenhard family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eisenhard research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1278, 1333 and 1404 are included under the topic Early Eisenhard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Eisenhard Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Eisenhart, Eisenhard, Eisenhardt, Isenhardus, Isenhart and many more.

Early Notables of the Eisenhard family

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


United States Eisenhard migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Eisenhard Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • George Eisenhard, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1764 [1]
Eisenhard Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • William Eisenhard, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1867 [1]


  1. 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)


Houseofnames.com on Facebook