Probst History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The distinguished surname Probst is German in origin. It is derived from the Low German "pravest" meaning "provost," and is used to designate someone in charge.

Early Origins of the Probst family

The surname Probst was first found in Austria, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. Chronicles of Kromau in 1379 mention one "Hansen, known as Probstel, head-prior of the cloisters." From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Probst family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Probst research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1745 and 1746 are included under the topic Early Probst History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Probst Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Probst, Proebstl (Bavaria), Prahst, Proebsting (Westfalia), Proebster, Probste, Probsst, Probsste and many more.

Early Notables of the Probst family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Probst were

Georg Friedrich Probst, who was a Prussian knight, leader of the royal Hussar infantry in Ziethen, and was ennobled in 1746...

Probst Ranking

In the United States, the name Probst is the 5,604^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1

Probst migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Probst Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Michael Probst, who settled in Philadelphia in 1732
Elisabetha Margaretha Probst, who landed in America in 1732 2
Han Michael Probst, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1733 2
Michael Probst, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733 2
Adam Probst, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1760 2
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Probst Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Frederick Probst, who landed in Maryland in 1835 2
Christian Probst, who arrived in America in 1839 2
Theodor Probst, who arrived in America in 1844 2
Miss Probst, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Margaretha"
Friedrich Probst, who arrived in Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Margaretha" 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Probst (post 1700) +

Gerald Graham Probst (b. 1923), American business executive, a bomber pilot in World War II, and became the Vice-President of the Government Defense Systems Division
Jeff Probst (b. 1962), U.S. television personality
Eva Probst (b. 1930), German actress
Christoph Probst (1919-1943), German resistance fighter
Raymond R Probst (b. 1919), Swiss diplomatist, Ambassador to the U.S.A. (1976-1980), and President of the Swiss Foreign Affairs Association
Paul Probst (1869-1945), Swiss Olympian who won gold for shooting during the 1900 games 3
Larry Probst, former CEO of Electronic Arts

Historic Events for the Probst family +

USS Arizona

Mr. Richard W. Probst, American Seaman First Class working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he survived the sinking 4

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Athletes - Famous Olympic Athletes, Medalists, Sports Heroes. (Retrieved 2010, September 27) Paul Probst. Retrieved from http://www.olympic.org/content/olympic-athletes/generic-athlete-page/?athleteid=58668
Pearl Harbour: USS Arizona Casualties List Pearl Harbour December 7, 1941. (Retrieved 2018, July 31st). Retrieved from http://pearl-harbor.com/arizona/casualtylist.html