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Albert Heintze
1831–1906
Best known for his work on German surnames and language, this 19th-century scholar brought a teacher’s clarity to subjects that still fascinate readers today. His books bridge philology, history, and everyday naming traditions in a way that feels both learned and approachable.
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Die Deutschen Familiennamen, geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich
by Albert Heintze
About the author
Born Karl Friedrich Albert Heintze on March 30, 1831, in Naugard, he became a German schoolteacher and philologist whose work centered on language, style, and names. Biographical records describe him as a Gymnasium teacher, and reference works also identify him as a Germanist and senior teacher.
He is remembered above all for Die deutschen Familiennamen, geschichtlich, geographisch, sprachlich, a study of German family names that helped preserve the historical and linguistic background of surnames. His writing reflects a strong interest in how language connects everyday life with regional history and cultural identity.
Heintze died on March 20, 1906, in Stolp. Though not widely known outside specialist circles today, his books remain of interest to readers drawn to philology, onomastics, and the history of the German language.