The Openheims surname was derived from the place named Oppenheim in the town of Hesse, between Mainz and Worms. As such, Openheims is classed as a habitation name, a name derived from a pre-existing town, village, parish, or farmstead name.
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Early Origins of the Openheims family
The surname Openheims 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 Openheims family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Openheims research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1867 is included under the topic Early Openheims History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Openheims Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Oppenheim, Openheim, Oppennheim, Opennheim, Oppenheime, Oppenheimm, Oppenheimer and many more.
Early Notables of the Openheims family
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Migration of the Openheims family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: J. Dieterich Oppenheim, who settled in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1753; H. Oppenheim, who came to Charleston, South Carolina, in 1828; B. Oppenheim, who came to San Francisco in 1851.
