Shiller History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Shiller family

The surname Shiller was first found in Wuerttemberg, 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 emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Shiller family

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Shiller Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schiller, Schillers, Schilers and others.

Early Notables of the Shiller family

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Shiller migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Shiller Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Godfrit Shiller, aged 24, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1742 1
Jacob Shiller, aged 42, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1742 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Shiller (post 1700) +

Robert James "Bob" Shiller (b. 1946), American economist, academic, and best-selling author, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economics (2013)
Shaun Shiller Fequiere (1966-2021), known by his stage name Kangol Kid, an American hip hop producer, songwriter, break dancer, and emcee

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)