Arndt Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Arndt last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Arndt last name
Meaning of the Arndt last name: from Arnold ("eagle power"). Arndt is a German form of Arnold, an old name joining the words for eagle and power. It is common in northern and eastern Germany. A curious detail: Ernst Moritz Arndt, a nineteenth century poet and writer, made the name well known in German history.
Arms associated with the Arndt name
German heraldry often places matching figures on the helmet above the shield, a tall, striking style the Arndt name belongs to by tradition.
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Arndt name FAQ
What does the Arndt name mean?
From Arnold ("eagle power"). Common variants include Arnd, Arnt, Arendt.
Where does the Arndt surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Poland and Denmark.
Is there a Arndt coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Arndt coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).