Obere History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe German surname Obere is derived from the German words "ober," meaning "upper," or "above," and the word man. Early Origins of the Obere familyThe surname Obere was first found in East Prussia, where the name Oberer came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status. Early History of the Obere familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Obere research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1815 is included under the topic Early Obere History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Obere Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Oberer, Ober, Obermann, Obererman, Obermans, Oberers, Obere, Oberman, Oberman and many more. Early Notables of the Obere familyNotables bearing the name Obere of this period include
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Obere Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
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