The surname Kobe was first found in Nuremberg, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contributions to the emerging mediaeval society. The name became prominent as many branches of the family founded separate houses and acquired estates in various regions, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.
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Early History of the Kobe family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kobe research. Another 62 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1281 is included under the topic Early Kobe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Kobe Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kobbes, Kobes, Kobes, Kobbe, Kobs, Kob, Kobus and others.
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Early Notables of the Kobe family
Prominent among members of the name Kobe in this period include
Jude Kobelin, 1281, of Würzberg
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Migration of the Kobe family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Dorethea Kobbe, who was recorded as being in Texas in the years 1840-1850; Lambert Heinreich Kobbe, who arrived in America with his wife Fenne Adelheid Koster and two children.
Contemporary Notables of the name Kobe (post 1700)
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Kobe Bean Bryant (1978-2020), American professional basketball player, two-time gold Olympic medalist; he and his daughter Gianna were killed in a helicopter crash January 26, 2020 1
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