Schobert History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The name Schobert was born in the beautiful region of Bohemia, which is now part of Czechoslavakia. In the Middle Ages, many of the Bohemian were a part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was characterized by the Feudal System. Before this era, people were known only by a single name. However, as the population increased and travelers set out on their journeys, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves. Many people, such as the Schobert family, adopted the name of their feudal occupation as their surname. However, an occupational name did not become a hereditary surname until the office or type of employment became hereditary. The surname Schobert was an occupational name for a cobbler. Ancient records reveal the name Schobert is derived from the Old German words "schuoch wurhte," and the German "schuowirt," which mean "shoemaker."

Early Origins of the Schobert family

The surname Schobert was first found in Bohemia, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would shape the course of European history. Chronicles mention Waczlab Schubort in the town Dux in 1390, and Close Schubert in Glatz in 1415. They would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for their involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Schobert family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schobert research. Another 200 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1539, 1583, 1630, 1676, 1681, 1734, 1739, 1784, 1787, 1791, 1829, 1866 and 1878 are included under the topic Early Schobert History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Schobert Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schubert, Schubart, Schubaert, Schuberdt, Shubert and others.

Early Notables of the Schobert family

During this early period, notable bearers of the name Schobert included Willem Schubart von Ehrenberg (ca.1630-1676), a Flemish Baroque painter; and Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart (1739-1791), an organist who published...
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Schobert migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schobert Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Christ Schobert, who landed in Texas in 1845 1
John Schobert, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1848 1
Johanna Schobert, who landed in New York, NY in 1850 1
Friederike Schobert, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 1
Adam Schobert, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1874 1

Schobert Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Ferencz Schobert, aged 16, who settled in America from O. Fulak, Hungary, in 1906
Michael Schobert, aged 17, who immigrated to the United States from Aich, Germany, in 1907
Antal Schobert, aged 18, who landed in America from Ofutak, Hungary, in 1907
Franz Schobert, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States from Ramberg, Austria, in 1909
Johann Schobert, aged 18, who immigrated to America from Helmbrechts, Germany, in 1909
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Contemporary Notables of the name Schobert (post 1700) +

William J. Schobert, American aviation electrician, eponym of the Antarctic Schobert Nunatak
Eugen Siegfried Erich Ritter von Schobert (1883-1941), German general who served in World War I and World War II, recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and the Military Order of Max Joseph, Knight's Cross
Laurent Schobert, French Brigadier General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 2
Johann Schobert (1720-1767), Austrian composer and harpsichordist

The Schobert Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Diligenter et fideliter
Motto Translation: Diligently and faithfully.

Citations +

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)
Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, October 8) Laurent Schobert. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html