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![Show Contents]() Goldenberg History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Goldenberg familyThe surname Goldenberg 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 South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. 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 Goldenberg familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Goldenberg research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1545, 1698 and 1818 are included under the topic Early Goldenberg History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Goldenberg Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Goldberg, Goldberger, Goldbeck, Goldbach, Goldenberg and many more. Early Notables of the Goldenberg familyMore information is included under the topic Early Goldenberg Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Goldenberg RankingIn the United States, the name Goldenberg is the 10,627th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Goldenberg familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Goldeberger, who came to Philadelphia in 1738 as did Johannes Goldenberger the same year; Matthias Goldberger came to America in 1783; Christina Goldberg settled in Texas in 1848.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Goldenberg (post 1700) | + |
- Emanuel Goldenberg (1893-1973), American actor, better known as Edward G. Robinson, recipient of an honorary Academy Award
- Charles "Buckets" Goldenberg (1911-1986), American football player, often credited as the originator of the draw play
- Billy Goldenberg (b. 1936), American composer
- Robert T. Goldenberg, American Republican politician, Member of West Virginia State House of Delegates from Wood County; Elected 1960; Member of West Virginia Republican State Executive Committee, 1967 2
- Paul Goldenberg, American Democratic Party politician, Presidential Elector for California, 1996 2
- Larry Goldenberg (b. 1953), Canadian medical researcher
- Efrain Goldenberg (b. 1929), Peruvian politician
- Eddie Goldenberg, Canadian political advisor
- Carl Goldenberg (1907-1996), Canadian lawyer & politician
- Edward Goldenberg Robinson (1893-1973), American Romanian born actor
| Historic Events for the Goldenberg family | + |
- Mrs. Nella Goldenberg, (née Wiggins), aged 40, French First Class passenger from Paris, France who sailed aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking escaping in life boat 5 3
- Mr. Samuel L. Goldenberg, aged 47, French First Class passenger from Paris, France who sailed aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking escaping in life boat 5 3
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