Find out how popular the first name Esneider has been for the last 9 years (from 2015 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Esneider by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Esneider is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Esneider.

The history of the first name Esneider

The name Esneider has its origins in the Germanic language family, specifically in the Old High German period which spanned from around the 6th to the 11th century AD. It is derived from the Old High German words "isan" meaning iron and "neit" meaning battle or combat. The name can be roughly translated to mean "ironclad warrior" or "iron fighter".

In the early medieval period, the name was primarily found in regions that are now part of modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It was a popular name among the Germanic tribes and was often given to children born to families of warriors or those with a military background.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Esneider can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, a 9th-century manuscript from the Abbey of St. Gall in Switzerland. The manuscript contains a list of names, including Esneider, which was likely a common name among the local population at that time.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Esneider. One of the earliest was Esneider von Rothenburg (c. 1260 - 1321), a German knight and military commander who played a significant role in the wars between the Holy Roman Empire and the Kingdom of France during the 13th and 14th centuries.

Another notable figure was Esneider Müntzer (c. 1490 - 1525), a German Protestant reformer and revolutionary who led the German Peasants' War against the princes and nobles of the Holy Roman Empire in the 16th century.

In the 17th century, Esneider Gärtner (1612 - 1668) was a German botanist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of plants and their medicinal properties.

During the 19th century, Esneider Helmholtz (1821 - 1894) was a German physicist and physician who made groundbreaking discoveries in the fields of electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and optics.

More recently, Esneider Dürrenmatt (1921 - 1990) was a Swiss author and playwright known for his tragicomic plays and novels, including "The Visit" and "The Physicists".

While the name Esneider has its roots in the Germanic language and culture, it has been used across various regions and time periods, with notable individuals bearing the name making significant contributions to fields such as warfare, religion, science, and literature.

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