Summary

The surname Engelhardt has German origins and is derived from the combination of the German words 'engel' (meaning 'angel') and 'hart' (meaning 'strong' or 'hard'). This surname is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who resembled an angel in strength or character. It has a long history dating back several centuries.
There are
4924
Engelhardts in the USA
Engelhardt is the
6842nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Engelhardt

FriedrichEngelhardt

German chemist known for his contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

EduardEngelhardt

Russian military officer who served as the Governor General of Turkestan from 1905 to 1914.

AlexanderEngelhardt

Russian explorer who made significant contributions to the exploration of Siberia in the 18th century.

CarlEngelhardt

German architect known for his designs of several prominent buildings in Berlin.

JohannFriedrich

German physician and entomologist who specialized in the study of insects.

KarlLudwig

German botanist who conducted extensive research on plant taxonomy and morphology.

LudwigEngelhardt

Austrian composer known for his symphonies and chamber music compositions.

Engelhardt Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Engelhardt has Germanic origins.
Geographic DistributionEngelhardt is a fairly common surname in Germany, Russia, and Austria.
VariationsAlternate spelling variations of Engelhardt include Engelhart, Englehardt, and Englehart.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of the Engelhardt family occurred during various times and in different places. They migrated from Germany to Russia in the 18th and 19th centuries due to opportunities for land settlement. Later, some Engelhardt individuals emigrated to countries like the United States and Canada in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, seeking better economic prospects and escaping political unrest.