Saur History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Saur family

The surname Saur was first found in Austria, where the name was an integral part of the feudal society which would shape modern European history. Many prominent branches of the family would strive to make this name renowned as they contributed to the social, economic and political affairs of the region. The family, which originated from the Sau river region, became prominent in local affairs in the Krain, Carinthian, and Styrian regions. Dieteri Galleri was the first to take on this name, and according to chronicles, appeared under the name Caspar Sauer as early as 1313. They branched into many cadet houses which played important roles in the national conflicts, as each group sought power and status in an ever changing territorial profile.

Early History of the Saur family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Saur research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1556, 1630, 1648 and 1668 are included under the topic Early Saur History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Saur Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Sauer, Sauerer, Sour, Sourer, Sauers, Sours, Zauer and many more.

Early Notables of the Saur family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Saur were Georg Sauer von Kosiach, who became in 1556 the general of the Croatian border and commander of Carlstadt. His brother was a general...
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Saur migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Saur Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Christopher Saur, who settled in Germantown, Pennsylvania in 1734
Wilhelm Saur, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1740 1
Rynhard Saur, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1754
Cor Gott Saur, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1791 1
Con Gott Saur, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1791 1

Saur Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Stephen Saur, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1844 1
William Saur, who arrived in Texas in 1845 1
Karl Saur, who landed in Texas in 1852 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Saur (post 1700) +

Melvin Harold Saur (1892-1980), American Republican politician, Member of Michigan State Senate 17th District, 1935-36, 1939-46; Defeated, 1936 2
Charles C. Saur, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for Michigan State Senate 17th District, 1958 ; Candidate in primary for Michigan State House of Representatives from Kent County 2nd District, 1960 2

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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 4) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html