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Early Origins of the Lorber family

The surname Lorber was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Lorber family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lorber research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1571, 1813 and 1841 are included under the topic Early Lorber History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lorber Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lorber, Loberfeld, Lorbeerfeld, Lorberfeild, Lorberau and many more.

Early Notables of the Lorber family

Prominent among members of the name Lorber in this period include

  • the Lorber family of Bavaria and Austria


United States Lorber migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lorber Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Fried Wm. Lorber, who settled in New York, NY in 1852
  • Emil Lorber, who settled in New York, NY in 1852
  • Adelheid Lorber, who arrived in New York, NY in 1852
  • Elias Lorber, who arrived in New York, NY in 1853
  • Barbara Lorber, who settled in New York, NY in 1853
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Lorber (post 1700) +

  • Judith Lorber (b. 1931), American Professor Emerita of Sociology and Women’s Studies at The CUNY Graduate Center and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
  • Howard Mark Lorber (b. 1948), American businessman and investor, President and CEO of Vector Group Ltd
  • Jeff Lorber (b. 1952), American keyboardist, composer, and record producer
  • Jakob Lorber (1800-1864), Christian mystic and visionary who promoted liberal Universalism
  • Major-General Henri-Marie Lorber (1890-1966), French General during World War II 1


  1. Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2011, October 6) Henri-Marie Lorber. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Lorber/Henri-Marie-Antoine-Fran%C3%A7ois/France.html


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