Rasher History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The name Rasher was derived from one of several place names in the German empire, such as Rasch near Nuremberg or Raschau in Saxony. The surname most likely emerged independently in several different kingdoms before it began to branch to still more regions.

Early Origins of the Rasher family

The surname Rasher was first found in Pomerania, where the name could be considered to have made a great early contribution to the feudal society which became the backbone of modern Europe. Chronicles first mention Johann Rasche of Stralsund, Pomerania, in 1277, Ruel Rascher of Frankfurt in 1300, and Cunrath Rasch of Allgae, Pomerania in 1361. The name became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the tribal and national conflicts at a time when groups sought power and status in an ever changing territorial profile.

Early History of the Rasher family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rasher research. Another 161 words (12 lines of text) covering the year 1645 is included under the topic Early Rasher History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rasher Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rasch, Raasch, Rasche, Raschers, Raschig and many more.

Early Notables of the Rasher family

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Rasher migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rasher Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Gabriel Rasher, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1731 1

Citations +

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)