Stearnes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The Stearnes surname is derived from the Middle High German word "stern," meaning "star."

Early Origins of the Stearnes family

The surname Stearnes was first found in the regions of Hannover and Mecklenburg, where the name Stern was anciently associated with the conflicts between rival tribes. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of this early period in history, using their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their support was sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Stearnes family

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Stearnes Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Stern, Stearn, Sturn, Sterne, Sturne, Stirn, Styrne, Stearne, Stirne and many more.

Early Notables of the Stearnes family

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Stearnes migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Stearnes Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Moses Stearnes, who arrived in Mississippi in 1798 1

Stearnes Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Matthew Stearnes, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 1

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)