Gerstenberger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Gerstenberger family

The surname Gerstenberger 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 Gerstenberger family

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Gerstenberger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gerstenberg, Gerstenburg, Gerstnbergk, Gerstenbrand, Gerstenbrandt, Gustenberg, Kerstenberg and many more.

Early Notables of the Gerstenberger family

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Gerstenberger migration to the United States +

Gerstenberger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Eduard Gerstenberger, who settled in Texas in 1854

Gerstenberger migration to Canada +

Gerstenberger Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Johannes Gerstenberger, who settled in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1782

Contemporary Notables of the name Gerstenberger (post 1700) +

Marie Gerstenberger, American costume designer, known for Long Distance Call (2011), My Father is Sleeping (2007)
Jan Gerstenberger (b. 1939), Czech producer, known for Ted' zas my and The Klapzuba's Eleven (1938)
Paul Gerstenberger (b. 1977), Scottish writer, known for The Resort (2015), Primeval (2011) and Bad Meat (2011)
Rolf Gerstenberger, German-born, Canadian labour leader, President of United Steelworkers, Local 1005 at the Hamilton Works of U.S. Steel Canada