Meinhart Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Long before computers fixed spellings, Meinhart and Meinhardt were used side by side. Read literally, Meinhart points to “Strong and hardy”.

• According to the 2010 US Census, the Meinhart surname had 585 bearers.
• Records show Meinhart as one of the forms Meinhardt took over time.
• Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.
• Other spellings include Meinhard, Mainhardt and Meinert.

Heraldry and the Meinhart name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Meinhardt surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Want more than a summary? See the Meinhart family name pack.