Ferber History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Ferber family

The surname Ferber was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Delft, a town in the province of South Holland. It received its charter from Prince William II of the Netherlands in 1246. In 1536 it was almost totally destroyed by fire. It became the residence of the Counts of Orange. The Old Church, originally built in the 11th century, was rebuilt in 1476. It is most famous for its beautiful porcelain. It did not survive the French occupation at the end of 18th century. Hence, New Delft. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Ferber family

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Ferber Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Verburch, Verburcht, Verburg, Verburgh, Vorburger, Ferber, Fürberg and many more.

Early Notables of the Ferber family

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Ferber Ranking

In the United States, the name Ferber is the 17,355^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Ferber migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Ferber Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Anna Maria Ferber, who settled in New York in 1710
Johan Jacob Ferber, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1744 2
Philipp Ferber, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 2
Johann Wilhelm Ferber, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1751 2
Hans Adam Ferber, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1751 2
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Ferber Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

F W Ferber, who landed in North America in 1832 2
Peter Ferber, who arrived in New York, NY in 1835 2
Johanna Ferber, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1850 2
Anna Ferber, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1850 2
Franz Ferber, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1850 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Ferber (post 1700) +

Richard Ferber, American physician, inventor of the Ferber method
Herbert Ferber (1906-1991), American sculptor and painter
Edna Ferber (1885-1968), American novelist, author and playwright
William J. Ferber, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924; Candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1928 3
Martin J. Ferber, American Republican politician, Mayor of River Edge, New Jersey, 1944-45; Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1956, 1960, 1964 3
J. Bernard Ferber, American Republican politician, Member of Massachusetts State House of Representatives Tenth Suffolk District, 1905 3
Helen O. Ferber, American politician, Candidate for Michigan State Senate 17th District, 1948 3
Ludmila Múrias Ferber Lino (1965-2022), Brazilian Christian singer, songwriter, worship pastor and writer
Ferdinand Ferber (1862-1909), French Army captain who built early gliders and eventually motorized airplanes
Mel Ferber (1922-2003), Emmy-nominated TV director and producer
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Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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 2016, January 12) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html