Oesterreicher History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The ancient and distinguished surname Oesterreicher is derived from the Old High German words "ostar," meaning "eastern," and "rihhi," meaning "kingdom." Thus, the name is used to denote someone who came from an eastern region. Oesterreicher is also the German name for the Republic of Austria, and is therefore a common surname for Germans of Austrian ancestry.

Early Origins of the Oesterreicher family

The surname Oesterreicher was first found in the eastern regions of Germany, where it is thought to have emerged. Due to the origins of the name, it is likely that several branches of the Oesterreicher family emerged in various parts of Germany. The earliest recorded bearer of the name was Arnold de Oesterich, who was a town councillor and resident of the city of Stettin in the year 1136. The branches of the young Oesterreicher family were instrumental during this formative period, figuring prominently in Germany's early history and contributing greatly to the development of the medieval societies of their respective regions.

Early History of the Oesterreicher family

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Oesterreicher Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Oesterreich, Österreich, Oesterich, Österich, Oestreich, Oesterreicher, Osterich, Osterreich, Ostrich, Östreich and many more.

Early Notables of the Oesterreicher family

Prominent bearers of the name Oesterreicher at this time were Anton August Oesterreich (1692-1745), a well-known German pastor; Georg Österreich (baptized on 17 March 1664 –...
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Oesterreicher migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Oesterreicher Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Geza Oesterreicher, aged 17, who settled in America, in 1893
A. Oesterreicher, aged 39, who landed in America, in 1894
Marie Oesterreicher, aged 26, who landed in America, in 1894
Elise Oesterreicher, aged 38, who landed in America, in 1895

Oesterreicher Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Antonie Oesterreicher, aged 25, who immigrated to America from Szatmar, Hungary, in 1908
Dorothea Oesterreicher, aged 42, who immigrated to the United States, in 1908
Hugo Oesterreicher, aged 33, who immigrated to the United States from Berlin, Germany, in 1909
Johann Oesterreicher, aged 9, who landed in America from Presorfalva, Hungary, in 1909
Karl Oesterreicher, aged 50, who immigrated to America from Charlottenburg, Germany, in 1912
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Contemporary Notables of the name Oesterreicher (post 1700) +

Johann Friedrich Oesterreicher (1771-1835), Austrian prelate, Bishop of Eichstätt
Richard Oesterreicher (1932-2023), Austrian conductor and jazz musician, born in Vienna
Monsignor John "Johannes" Maria Oesterreicher (1904-1993), Austrian Roman Catholic theologian