Spon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Spon family

The surname Spon was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Spon family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Spon research. Another 94 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1742 is included under the topic Early Spon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Spon Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Sponheim, Spon, Spontin and others.

Early Notables of the Spon family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Spon were

the Sponheim family of Austria

Spon migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Spon Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Heinrich Spon and his family immigrated to New York in 1709
Heinrich Spon, who landed in New York, NY in 1709 1
Susanne Rosins Spon, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1739 1
Susanne Rosina Spon, who settled in Philadelphia in 1739
Johann Matthias Spon and his wife and children, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1750
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Spon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joseph Spon, who was naturalized in Oregon in 1814

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)