Show ContentsEmbden History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Embden Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Early Origins of the Embden family

The surname Embden was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Embden family

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Embden Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Embden, Embdene, Embdenne, Embdens, Embdenes, Embdden, Embdeen, Embdeens, Emmbden, Embeden, van Embden and many more.

Early Notables of the Embden family

  • the Embden family of Holland

Embden migration to the United States +



Embden Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • A. Embden, who settled in New York, NY in 1823
  • Arthur Embden, aged 21, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Rhaetia" in 1889 1
  • Oscar Embden, aged 26, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Augusta Victoria" in 1891 1
  • Otto Embden, aged 22, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Normannia" in 1891 1
  • Mrs. O. Embden, aged 27, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Normannia" in 1896 1
Embden Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Gustav Embden, aged 54, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Stuttgart" in 1929 1
  • Anneliese Embden, aged 28, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "America" in 1929 1
  • Maria Embden, aged 26, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Hansa" in 1936 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Embden (post 1700) +

  • Gustav Georg Embden (1874-1933), German physiological chemist
  • Judi Embden, Actress
  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result

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