Shuster History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The name Shuster was born in the beautiful region of Bohemia, which is now part of Czechoslavakia. In the Middle Ages, many of the Bohemian were a part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was characterized by the Feudal System. Before this era, people were known only by a single name. However, as the population increased and travelers set out on their journeys, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves. Many people, such as the Shuster family, adopted the name of their feudal occupation as their surname. However, an occupational name did not become a hereditary surname until the office or type of employment became hereditary. The surname Shuster was an occupational name for a cobbler. The distinguished name Shuster is derived from the Old German word "schuoch" which means "shoe."

Early Origins of the Shuster family

The surname Shuster was first found in Bohemia, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution in the development of the mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Shuster family

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Shuster Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schustern, Schustel, Shuster, Shustern, Shustel and others.

Early Notables of the Shuster family

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Shuster Ranking

In the United States, the name Shuster is the 6,251^st most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1

Shuster migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Shuster Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Joh Geo Shuster, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1744 2
Jacob Shuster, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1752 2
Johannes Shuster, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1754 2
John Shuster, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754 2

Shuster Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Frederick Shuster, aged 29, who landed in Missouri in 1840 2
George Shuster, aged 24, who arrived in Missouri in 1842 2
Valentine Shuster, who landed in Mississippi in 1844 2
John P Shuster, who landed in Mississippi in 1857 2
Michael Shuster, who arrived in Mississippi in 1857 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Shuster (post 1700) +

Elmer Greinert "Bud" Shuster (1932-2023), American politician, Chair of the House Transportation Committee (1995-2001)
William Howard Shuster (1893-1969), American artist
Suzy Shuster, American broadcaster
Morgan Shuster (1877-1960), American diplomat, Treasurer-General of Persia (1911)
John Shuster (b. 1982), American bronze medalist curler at the 2006 Winter Olympics
David Martin Shuster (b. 1967), American television journalist
Bill Shuster (b. 1960), American politician, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district
William Shuster (b. 1960), American Republican politician, U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 9th District, 2001-; Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008 3
Jerry Shuster, American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Minnesota 8th District, 1988 (Independent Republican), 1990 (Independent Republican), 1998 (Republican) 3
E. G. Shuster (b. 1932), American Republican politician, U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 9th District, 1973-2001; Resigned 2001; Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 2000 3
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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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 14) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html