Gebhart History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Gebhart family

The surname Gebhart was first found in Belgium, 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 Hainault, a province in Belgium, based on the ancient county of Hainaut. Within this province the notable towns are Mons, the capital city, Charleroi, Tournai, Soignies and Thuin. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Gebhart family

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Gebhart Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gebert, Gebhard, Gebhardi, Gebhardt, Gaebaerd, Gabert, Gabet, Gebbart, Gebhart and many more.

Early Notables of the Gebhart family

The surname was distinguished by many in this era including Franz Xaver Gebauer, born in 1784 at Eckersdorf, Glatz, Prussian Silesia. He received his early musical education from his father, the village schoolmaster. In 1804 he became organist at Frankenstein; and in 1810 went to Vienna, where he soon became known for his extraordinary execution on the Jews-harp, and...
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Gebhart Ranking

In the United States, the name Gebhart is the 7,613^rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Gebhart migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gebhart Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Philip Gebhart, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738 2
Magdalena Gebhart, (b. 1712), who arrived in Georgia in 1738 aboard the ship "Two Brothers" 2
Elisabetha Gebhart, (b. 1724), who arrived in Georgia in 1738 aboard the ship "Two Brothers" 2
Eva Gebhart, (b. 1728), who arrived in Georgia in 1738 aboard the ship "Two Brothers" 2
Nicklas Gebhart, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1747 2
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Gebhart Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jacob Gebhart, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1840 2
Anna Gebhart, aged 22, who arrived in New York, NY in 1855 2
Anton Gebhart, who landed in St Clair County, Illinois in 1860 2
Peter Gebhart, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1862 2

Gebhart Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

John Gebhart, who arrived in Arkansas in 1901 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Gebhart (post 1700) +

Mark E. Gebhart MD,, American physician, founder of The National Center for Medical Readiness (NCMR)
Benjamin Gebhart, American inventor of the Gebhart factor used in radiative heat transfer
Charles Frederick Gebhart (1891-1942), birth name of Buck Jones, an American motion picture star of the 1920s through the 1940s, known for his starring roles in many popular western movies
Émile Gebhart (1839-1908), French academic and writer
Timo Gebhart (b. 1989), German footballer

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)