Show ContentsWeaber History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Weaber family

The surname Weaber was first found in Saxony, where the name was closely associated in the mediaeval period with the feudal society that would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many notable branches, and become recognized for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Weaber family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Weaber research. Another 185 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1622, 1766, 1779, 1786, 1795, 1804, 1811, 1826, 1839, 1842, 1862, 1878 and 1891 are included under the topic Early Weaber History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Weaber Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Weber, Webber, Webere, Weberer, Waeber, Weyber, Webern, Weeber, Weiber, Wieber and many more.

Early Notables of the Weaber family

Prominent bearers of the family name Weaber at this time were Ernst Heinrich Weber (1795-1878), anatomist and physiologist, who is known for his path finding research on sensation. His brother, Wilhelm Weber (1804-1891), played a major role in constructing the first electronic telegraph. Constanze...
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United States Weaber migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Weaber Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Conrad Weaber, who landed in Somerset County, Pennsylvania in 1837 1
  • Henry Weaber, who arrived in Mississippi in 1842 1


The Weaber Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Gott segne uns
Motto Translation: God bless us


  1. 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)


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