Oppenheim

Meaning

Derived from the German place name Oppenheim, a town in Rhineland-Palatinate, combined with the suffix -heim meaning 'home' or 'dwelling.'

Etymology

The surname originates from the town of Oppenheim in Germany, with -heim being a common German topographic suffix. Jewish families adopted this surname when they settled in or originated from the Oppenheim region.

About the Oppenheim Surname

A German-Jewish surname derived from the town of Oppenheim in the Rhineland region. The name became particularly associated with Jewish communities and was carried to various parts of Europe and America.

Distribution

Found among Jewish communities throughout Europe and their diaspora, particularly in Germany, Central Europe, and North America.

Notable Bearers

J. Robert Oppenheimer (physicist), David Oppenheim (conductor)

People with the Oppenheim Surname