Schonfeld History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Schonfeld

What does the name Schonfeld mean?

The German state of Silesia is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Schonfeld. In the medieval era, Germany was fragmented and inhabited by numerous Barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The ancient dukedom of Silesia derived its name from the Germanic tribe named the Silingers, who occupied Silesia between the 2nd and the 6th centuries.

Early Origins of the Schonfeld family

The surname Schonfeld was first found in Saxony, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in economic, political, and in particular military affairs.

Early History of the Schonfeld family

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Schonfeld Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schoenfeld, Schoenfelder, Schonfelder, Schoenfeldt, Schonfeld and many more.

Early Notables of the Schonfeld family

Johann Heinrich Schönfeld (1609-1684), a German Baroque painter; Johann Georg Schoenfelder, pastor of Fischamend, and his brothers Johann Moritz Schoenberger, Doctor of Medicine, and Georg Heinrich Schoenberger, Doctor of Law, who were all ennobled in...
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Schonfeld migration to the United States +

Schonfeld Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Christian Schonfeld, who settled in Philadelphia in 1733

Schonfeld migration to Australia +

Schonfeld Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Ferdinand Schonfeld, aged 24, who arrived in South Australia in 1847 aboard the ship "Gellert" 1

Sources +

State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) GELLERT 1847. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1847Gellert.htm