| ![Show Contents]() Oppenheime History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of OppenheimeWhat does the name Oppenheime mean? The ancient German region of the Rhineland was the original home of the ancestors of the Oppenheime surname. Oppenheime was a local name, a type of hereditary surname that identified people by the places where they lived. Landowners were the first to use local names, and they often attached the prefix "von", meaning "of" or "from," to the surname. Often, the use of "von" was a mark of aristocratic birth. Local names are by far the most common style of German hereditary surname. Oppenheime was a name for someone who lived in the region of Oppenheim in the town of Hesse, between Mainz and Worms. Oppenheime is a topographic surname, which was given to a person who resided near a physical feature such as a hill, stream, church, or type of tree. Habitation names form the other broad category of surnames that were derived from place-names. They were derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Other local names are derived from the names of houses, manors, estates, regions, and entire counties. Early Origins of the Oppenheime familyThe surname Oppenheime 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 Oppenheime familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Oppenheime research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1867 is included under the topic Early Oppenheime History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Oppenheime Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Oppenheime include Oppenheim, Openheim, Oppennheim, Opennheim, Oppenheime, Oppenheimm, Oppenheimer and many more. Early Notables of the Oppenheime familyMore information is included under the topic Early Oppenheime Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Oppenheime migration to Australia | + |
Oppenheime Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Jacob Oppenheime, English convict who was convicted in Chester, Cheshire, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Edwin Fox" on 24th August 1858, arriving in Western Australia, Australia
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Integras, Concordia, Industria
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