Eberlein Coat of Arms, Crest and Name Facts

The spelling Eberlein grew out of Eberle, a German surname with a long paper trail. In origin, the name means “Little boar”. Eberlein is built on the same root as Eberle, with the ending -in. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. You may also find the name written Eberl.

802 Americans were listed as Eberlein in the 2010 census.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Eberle surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Research your Eberlein family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.