Fahnestock

Meaning

A flag or banner maker, or one who works with flags.

Etymology

Derived from the German words 'fahne' (flag, banner) and 'stock' (stick, post), originally describing someone who made or sold flags or banners. The compound structure reflects medieval occupational naming practices in German-speaking regions.

About the Fahnestock Surname

A German occupational surname indicating a maker or seller of flags and banners. The name reflects specialized medieval crafts and is primarily found in German and German-American populations.

Distribution

Found primarily in Germany and among German-American communities in the United States.

Notable Bearers

Harris Fahnestock (banker), Harmon Fahnestock (Civil War officer)

People with the Fahnestock Surname