| ![Show Contents]() Lubke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany A multitude of prestigious family names, such as the surname Lubke, were formed in the lands which became the modern German state of Prussia, known for its beauty, industry and military power. However, in the medieval era, Prussia was fragmented and inhabited by numerous barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The borders of the barbarian kingdoms, which were established after the fall of the Roman Empire, changed repeatedly. The region that came to be known as Prussia was roughly divided between the territories of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia and East Prussia. The Lubke family emerged in Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany. By the 19th century, Brandenburg-Prussia had incorporated East Prussia, West Prussia and many other German territories. Moreover, in the late 19th century, it led the German states in the German Unification. Early Origins of the Lubke familyThe surname Lubke was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Lubke familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lubke research. Another 131 words (9 lines of text) covering the year 1725 is included under the topic Early Lubke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lubke Spelling VariationsIn 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 Lubke include Lubin, Luben, Lubyn, Lubine, Lubke, Lubken, Lubcken, Lubchen and many more. Early Notables of the Lubke familyAnother 29 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Lubke Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Lubke migration to the United States | + |
Since medieval times, the state of Prussia has played an important part in the history of Germany. The state's military powers were historically very strong, and endured until after the Second World War, when the territory was broken up and divided between the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. A spurt of migration followed, with some Prussians going elsewhere in Europe and many others crossing the ocean to North America. Most entered the United States through Philadelphia. Some remained there, while more moved on to the states of Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Others traveled to Canada and settled Ontario and the prairie provinces. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Lubke or a variant listed above:
Lubke Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- George Lubke, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1741
Lubke Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Chr Lubke, who arrived in North America in 1832-1849 1
- Friedrich Lubke, aged 33, who landed in America in 1843 1
- Gerh Herm Lubke, who arrived in America in 1848-1849 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Lubke (post 1700) | + |
- Ralf Lübke (b. 1965), retired German Olympic sprinter
- Wilhelm Lübke (1826-1893), German art historian
- Heinrich Lübke (1894-1972), President of the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) from 1959 to 1969
- 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)
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Lubke migration to the United States 
