Openheimer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The Openheimer surname was derived from the place named Oppenheim in the town of Hesse, between Mainz and Worms. As such, Openheimer is classed as a habitation name, a name derived from a pre-existing town, village, parish, or farmstead name.

Early Origins of the Openheimer family

The surname Openheimer was first found in the Rhineland, where the name Oppenheim was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society that became prominent throughout Europe. The name later emerged as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches that become noted for their involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Openheimer family

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Openheimer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Oppenheim, Openheim, Oppennheim, Opennheim, Oppenheime, Oppenheimm, Oppenheimer and many more.

Early Notables of the Openheimer family

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Openheimer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Openheimer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joseph Openheimer, who landed in Mississippi in 1856 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)