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Early Origins of the Endres family

The surname Endres was first found in Saxony, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Endres family

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Endres Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ende, End, Enden, Ender, Endern, Endegeest, Endepoel, Enderl, Enderlein, Enderli, Enderlin, Endermann, Enders, Endgasser, Endingen, Endorf and many more.

Early Notables of the Endres family

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Endres Ranking

In the United States, the name Endres is the 7,618th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


Endres migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Endres Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Conradt Endres, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1752 2
  • Johann Endres, who landed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1752 2
  • Johannes Endres, who landed in America in 1752 2
  • Johann Michael Endres, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 2
  • Johann Micheal Endres, who landed in America in 1753 2
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Endres Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Johann Endres, (Papish), aged 22, who landed in Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Neptune" 2
  • Anton Endres, who landed in St Clair County, Illinois in 1857 2
  • George Endres, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1867 2
  • Frederick Endres, who arrived in St Clair County, Illinois in 1871 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Endres (post 1700) +

  • John J Endres, American civil engineer
  • Richard Endres, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1972 3
  • Otto L. Endres, American politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 33rd District, 1914, 1924, 1926, 1932; Candidate for New York State Assembly from Oneida County 3rd District, 1917, 1922 3
  • Matthias H. Endres, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Erie County 2nd District, 1888-91; Member of New York State Senate 31st District, 1892-93 3
  • M. L. Endres, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1924 3
  • Edward J. Endres, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for supervisor of Plainfield Township, Michigan, 1936; Candidate for Michigan State House of Representatives from Kent County 3rd District, 1942 3
  • Thomas Endres (b. 1969), German fencer
  • Theodor Endres (1876-1956), German highly decorated General der Artillerie in the Wehrmacht during World War II
  • Michael Endres (b. 1961), German pianist
  • Lena Endres (b. 1955), Swedish actress
  • ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

RMS Titanic
  • Miss Caroline Louise Endres, aged 39, American First Class passenger from New York City, New York who sailed aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking escaping in life boat 4 4


The Endres Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Ne tentes aut perfice
Motto Translation: Attempt not or accomplish.


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. 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)
  3. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 10) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
  4. Titanic Passenger List - Titanic Facts. (Retrieved 2016, July 13) . Retrieved from http://www.titanicfacts.net/titanic-passenger-list.html


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