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![Show Contents]() Coever History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The name Coever derives from the Low German word "korb," which meant "basket." As a surname, Coever was originally occupational, used for a maker or vendor of baskets. Early Origins of the Coever familyThe surname Coever was first found in Westphalia, where the family became noted for its many branches within the region, many houses acquiring a status and influence which rivaled that of the landed aristocracy. In their later history some branches were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they distinguished themselves through their contributions to the social, political, and economic developments of the nation. Individual bearers of the name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Henricus Corf, a knight who was raised into the noble class of Westphalia in 1241. Early History of the Coever familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Coever research. Another 324 words (23 lines of text) covering the years 1380, 1483, 1578, 1692, 1697, 1734, 1740, 1766 and 1815 are included under the topic Early Coever History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Coever Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Korff, Korf, Corff, Corf, Koerff, Koerf, Coerff, Coerf, Kerf, Kerff, Cerf, Cerff, Korfer, Korffer, Koerffer, Koerfer, Korver, Koever, Coever and many more. Early Notables of the Coever familyAnother 46 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Coever Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Coever familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henrich Korff, a Hessian soldier on record in North America in 1777; Gerrit Korver, who arrived in Iowa in 1856; Joseph Korff, who landed in Philadelphia in 1804.
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