| Crowninshield family Richter von Kronenschieldt | |
|---|---|
 Canting arms of Dr. Johann Kasper Richter von Kronenscheldt | |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Founder | Johann Caspar Richter |
The Crowninshield family is an American family that was historically prominent in seafaring, political and military leadership, and the literary world. The founder of the American family emigrated from what is now Germany in the 17th century. The family is one of several known collectively as Boston Brahmins, a reference to old wealthy New England families of British Protestant origin that became influential in the development of American institutions and culture.