Strobl History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The ancestral home of the ancestors of the Strobl surname is the German province of Bavaria. The Strobl 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.

Early Origins of the Strobl family

The surname Strobl 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.

Early History of the Strobl family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Strobl research. Another 136 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1714, 1743, 1784 and 1876 are included under the topic Early Strobl History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Strobl Spelling Variations

One 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 Strobl include Strobl, Strobel, Strobell, Stroebel, Stroebele (Wuerttemberg), Strobil and many more.

Early Notables of the Strobl family

Prominent among members of the name Strobl in this period include

Johann Jacob Strobl von Stein und Wisenegg was a high judge for the Lordship of Welsperg in Pusterthale in Upper Austria and was ennobled in 1743...

Strobl migration to the United States +

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 Strobl surname or a spelling variation of the name include:

Strobl Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Casper Strobl, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 1

Strobl Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Martin Strobl, who landed in North America in 1848 1

Strobl Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Anna Strobl, aged 24, who settled in America from Nemethidezkut, Hungary, in 1907
Brigitta Strobl, aged 24, who immigrated to America from Hirtenberg, Austria, in 1907
Alexander Strobl, aged 19, who settled in America from Vienna, Austria, in 1909
Domonkas Strobl, aged 48, who immigrated to the United States from Ujvar, Hungary, in 1910
Christine Strobl, aged 18, who landed in America from Nurnberg, Germany, in 1911
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Strobl (post 1700) +

Tony Strobl (1915-1991), American comics artist and animator
Gottlieb Maximilian Strobl (b. 1916), the Chairman of the Board of the Audi NSU Auto Union, a member of the board of directors for Volkswagen, and then a member of the board of trustees for the Deutsche Bank
Zsigmond Kisfaludi Strobl (1884-1975), Hungarian sculptor
Josef Strobl (b. 1974), Austrian skier
Heinz Strobl (b. 1952), Austrian New Age musician
Fritz Strobl (b. 1972), Austrian Olympic skier, gold medal winner in the 2002 Winter Olympic Games
Claudia Strobl, Austrian skier

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)