Lienhard History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Lienhard family

The surname Lienhard was first found in Frankfurt, where the name could be considered to have made a great contribution to the feudal society which became the backbone of modern Europe. The name is a Roman-German mixed compounded of Leo (lion) and "Hard," the mediaeval German word for "brave." St. Leonhardt was the patron saint of farmers and of horses. The name became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the savage tribal and national conflicts, in which each group sought power and status in an ever changing territorial profile.

Early History of the Lienhard family

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Lienhard Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Leonhardt, Leonhard, Leonhardi, Lennartz, Lehnhard, Lienhard (southern Germany), Lehner, Lehnert, Lenhart, Lenhard, Lenhardt, Leonardt and many more.

Early Notables of the Lienhard family

Friedrich Lienhard, who was a prominent Alcasian (Alemannic) poet...

Lienhard migration to the United States +

Lienhard Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Johann Heinrich Lienhard came Philadelphia in 1844

Contemporary Notables of the name Lienhard (post 1700) +

William Barner Lienhard (1930-2022), American gold medalist basketball player who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics