Schonfelder History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Schonfelder

What does the name Schonfelder mean?

The German state of Silesia is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Schonfelder. 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 Schonfelder family

The surname Schonfelder 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 Schonfelder family

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Schonfelder Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Schonfelder 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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Schonfelder migration to the United States +

Schonfelder Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Friedrich Schonfelder, who settled in Philadelphia in 1737

Contemporary Notables of the name Schonfelder (post 1700) +

Helmut Schönfelder, German fighter pilot and flying ace in the Luftwaffe, during World War II, credited with 56 aerial victories, awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross