The ancestral home of the ancestors of the Strable surname is the German province of Bavaria. The Strable surname is derived from the Old High German "strub, " equivalent to the Latin "strobilus," meaning "unkempt." As such, it was probably originally a nickname for someone who appeared scruffy-haired. Nickname surnames came from eke-names, or added names, that described their initial bearer through reference to a physical characteristic or other attribute. There are also instances of this surname that are habitational; that is, they derive any of the several places named Ströbel.
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Early Origins of the Strable family
The surname Strable was first found in Bavaria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became a vital part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.
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Early History of the Strable family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Strable research. Another 136 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1714, 1743, 1784 and 1876 are included under the topic Early Strable History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Strable Spelling Variations
In the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Strable include Strobl, Strobel, Strobell, Stroebel, Stroebele (Wuerttemberg), Strobil and many more.
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Early Notables of the Strable family
Prominent among members of the name Strable in this period include Michael Strobel von Haustatt und Schwanenfeld, an official for forestry and tolls in Tyrol, who was ennobled for his... Another 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Strable Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Strable family
German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Strable surname or a spelling variation of the name include: Hans Georg Strobel, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1738 along with Michael Strobell. Leonhart Strobel came in 1743; while Ludwig and Johann Michael Strobel came in 1754. John Stroble arrived in Philadelphia in 1826.
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