Schriver History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestral home of the Schriver family is in the German state of Bavaria. The name Schriver is an occupational hereditary surname, a type of surname that was taken from a word describing or common to the profession of the original bearer. It is a name for a clerk. The name Schriver is derived from the German word "schreiben," which means "to write" and was itself derived from the German word "schriben", and the Old German word "scriban." The Latin word "scribere" also means to write and could be a root word of this distinguished surname. Early Origins of the Schriver familyThe surname Schriver was first found in northern Germany, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later be associated with noble families of great influence, having many distinguished branches, and becoming noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early History of the Schriver familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schriver research. Another 238 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1758, 1763, 1784, 1791, 1805, 1810, 1839 and 1841 are included under the topic Early Schriver History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Schriver Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Schriver include Schreyber, Schreybers, Schreibers, Shriber, Shreyber and many more. Early Notables of the Schriver familyAnother 28 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Schriver Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Schriver RankingIn the United States, the name Schriver is the 17,151st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Many Germans emigrated across the Atlantic to seek better lives in North America. This great migration began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century. Resettlement was particularly attractive to those from Westphalia as a means of escape from poverty and religious persecution. For many Westphalian farmers, the chance to own one's own land was also a major incentive. The process of the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlements centered around Ontario and the Prairie provinces. Among them were: Schriver Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Schriver Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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