Lindbergh History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Lindbergh

What does the name Lindbergh mean?

The surname Lindbergh is a local surname, derived from a nearby feature of the physical geography where the original bearer lived. This name is a topographic surname, as opposed to a habitation surname which is derived from an already existing place name. The Lindbergh family name is derived from the German word "linde," which means "lime tree," and "berg," which means "hill." The original bearer was named for his proximity near a hill crowned by lime trees.

Early Origins of the Lindbergh family

The surname Lindbergh was first found in Saxony, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Lindbergh family

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Lindbergh Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lindenberg, Lindenborg, Lindburgh, Lindbergh, Lindburg, Lyndberg, Lynderberg, Lyndburg, Lynderburg, Lintberg, Lindtberg, Lindtburg, Lindberger, Lindburger and many more.

Early Notables of the Lindbergh family

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Migration of the Lindbergh family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Georg Ernst Lindenberger, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1752. George Lindberger arrived in Philadelphia in 1802; T.E. Lindenberger in San Francisco in 1856.

Contemporary Notables of the name Lindbergh (post 1700) +

Charles Augustus Lindbergh (1902-1974), American aviator, military officer, and author who made the first nonstop flight from New York to Paris, a distance of 3,600 miles (5,800 km), flying alone for 33.5 hours aboard his Spirit of St. Louis
Erik Lindbergh (b. 1965), American aviator; grandson of the famous pilot Charles Lindbergh
Jon Lindbergh (1932-2021), American diver and demolition expert, son of the famous pilot Charles Lindbergh
Charles August Lindbergh (1859-1924), American Congressman and father of the famous pilot Charles Lindbergh
August Lindbergh (1808-1893), Swedish-American farmer and politician
Anne Lindbergh (1940-1993), American children's author, daughter of the famous pilot Charles Lindbergh
Anne Spencer Morrow Lindbergh (1906-2001), American writer and aviator, wife of pioneer aviator Charles Lindbergh
Peter Lindbergh (1944-2019), born Peter Brodbeck, a German fashion photographer and film director
Pelle Lindbergh (1959-1985), Swedish ice hockey player
Luiz Lindbergh Farias Filho (b. 1969), also known as Lindbergh Farias, Brazilian former student union leader and politician