Huntsinger Family History & Genealogy

Summary

This Huntsinger origins and history page contains the contributed history of the Huntsinger family name made up of user-submitted content from other users interested in the Huntsinger family. The last name Huntsinger is an old family line that has migrated all across the world over time, and as the name Huntsinger has migrated, it has changed making it's history challenging to piece together. Huntsinger family history has rich origins of which the particulars have been accumulated over the years by Huntsinger family members.

History

When the Huntsingers immigrated to America from Germany, the name was likely recorded phonetically by immigration officials and the family adapted to the new spelling. It is quite possible given the German accent that the name was orginally pronounced or even spelled "Honzicker" This Huntsinger origins and history page contains the contributed history of the Huntsinger family name made up of user-submitted content from other users interested in the Huntsinger family. The last name Huntsinger is an old family line that has migrated all across the world over time, and as the name Huntsinger has migrated, it has changed making it's history challenging to piece together. Huntsinger family history has rich origins of which the particulars have been accumulated over the years by Huntsinger family members.

Name Origin

The meaning of Huntsinger come may come from a trade (such as the name "Fisher" which was given to fishermen) or potentially as a derivative of the Hunnic name.  More can be learn of the Huns here:  

Spellings & Pronunciations

Huntzinger and Huntsinger are the most closely tied names and the family trees may connect around 1740-1790.  Hunsinger and Hunzinger may also be close branches in the tree.  Taking into consideration the German accent and the way it is percieved by Americans, it is possible that Hunsicker, Hunzicker, Honsicker, and Honzicker could be related as well.

Nationality & Ethnicity

The Huntsinger family has direct connections with the Palantine region of 18th century Germany.  Prior to that not much has been documented.  It is speculated that the name stems from the Huns of the 4th and 5th century. 

Famous People named Huntsinger

David Huntsinger -- American pianist, composer, arranger, and producer.  Wikipedia page: 

Early Huntsingers

These are the earliest records we have of the Huntsinger family.