Goldsteen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Goldsteen

What does the name Goldsteen mean?

A multitude of prestigious family names, such as the surname Goldsteen, were formed in the lands which became the modern state of Silesia. In the medieval era, Germany was fragmented and inhabited by numerous barbarian tribes who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The ancient dukedom of Silesia derived its name from a Germanic tribe named the Silingers, who occupied Silesia between the 2nd and the 6th centuries.

Early Origins of the Goldsteen family

The surname Goldsteen was first found in the city of Halle, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.

Early History of the Goldsteen family

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Goldsteen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Goldstein, Goldstien, Goldsteen, Goldstine, Goldsteiner, Goldenstein, Goldensteiner and many more.

Early Notables of the Goldsteen family

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Migration of the Goldsteen family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Peter Goldstein, who came to Philadelphia in 1842; as well as Emmanuel Goldstein in 1844. Solomon Goldstine also arrived in Philadelphia in 1868.

Contemporary Notables of the name Goldsteen (post 1700) +

J. Goldsteen Dupree (d. 1873), American politician, Member of Texas State House of Representatives, 1870 1

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 28) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html