Eber History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The distinguished surname Eber is a proud sign of a rich and ancient Austrian ancestry. Austria, which was originally home to a Celtic people, was conquered by the Roman Empire in about 15 BC. Following the fall of Rome, Austria was repeatedly invaded by barbarian tribes, such as the Vandals, Visigoths, and Huns, who swept in from the east. During the 5th and 6th centuries, the Alemanni, Avars and Slavs settled Austria. The Avars were defeated in 785 by the Frankish emperor Charlemagne, who set up the East Mark, which later became known as the Österreich. Austria was ruled by the Babenburger dynasty until 1278, when they were succeeded by the Hapsburg dynasty, which ruled Austria until the 20th century.

Early Origins of the Eber family

The surname Eber was first found in Austria, 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 an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. The name was a popular short form for the name Eberhard in the Middle Ages.

Early History of the Eber family

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Eber 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 Eber include Eberlein, Aberlin, Eberl, Eberlin, Eberling, Eber, Ebers, Eberr, Ebber, Eberle, Eberlen, Ebberl, Ebberle, Ebberlein, Ebberlin and many more.

Early Notables of the Eber family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Eber were

Paul Eber (1511-1569), born in Franconia, who was a renowned professor of Latin. Johann von Guenzburg Eberlin (1465-1530), was Franciscan monk who converted to Protestantism. Johann Ernst Eberlin (170...
John Ebers, born in England of German parents about 1785, originally a bookseller; undertook the management of the opera at the King's Theatre in 1821, with Ayrton as musical director. He engaged Garc...
Anton Eberl was a distinguished pianist and composer, born June 13, 1766, at Vienna. He was intended by his father, a well-to-do government employé, for the law, but his love for music broke through a...

Eber migration to the United States +

After the First World War, Austria became a republic. The Treaty of Versailles broke up the empire in 1919 and many of the Sudeten Germans were incorporated into the new nation of Czechoslovakia. In the 20th century, many Austrians migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Eber were

Eber Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Marie Eber, who settled in South Carolina in 1740
Peter Eber, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1740 1
Marie Eber, who arrived in South Carolina in 1763 1

Eber Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joh G Eber, who landed in North America in 1832-1849 1
John Eber, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1854 1
Jacob Eber, who arrived in St Clair County, Illinois in 1867 1
John C Eber, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1876 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Eber (post 1700) +

Victor Israel Eber (b. 1924), American accounting firm executive
Eber W. Yost, American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1920 2
Eber Bunker (1761-1836), American sea captain and pastoralist
Eber S. Carver, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1916
Eber Hollingsworth, American politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Ohio 3rd District, 1904 3
Eber Dimmick, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Chenango County, 1841 4
Eber L. Peek, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Michigan Democratic State Central Committee, 1899 5
Eber Judd, American politician, Member of Connecticut State House of Representatives from Madison, 1829 6

Citations +

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