| ![Show Contents]() Schoffer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The distinguished surname Schoffer is German in origin. It is derived from the Middle High German term "schaffaere," which referred to a shepherd, one who took care of sheep. 1 Alternatively, the name could have been derived from an German occupational name for someone "who made casks and barrels, a cooper." 2 Early Origins of the Schoffer familyThe surname Schoffer was first found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in early medieval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early History of the Schoffer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schoffer research. Another 135 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1425, 1451, 1503, 1569, 1624, 1653, 1677, 1699, 1756, 1787 and 1813 are included under the topic Early Schoffer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Schoffer Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schaeffers, Schaefer, Scheaffer, Schaefers, Schaffer, Schafer, Shaeffer, Schefer, Shaefer and many more. Early Notables of the Schoffer familyProminent figures of the time who bore the name Schoffer were Peter Schöffer (c.1425-c.1503), an early German printer, and worked as a manuscript copyist in 1451.Angelus Silesius or Johann Angelus Silesius (1624-1677), born Johann Scheffler, was a German Catholic priest and physician. He was known as a mystic and religious poet, born and raised a Lutheran. In 1653, he adopted the name Angelus (Latin for "angel" or "heavenly messenger") and the epithet Silesius ("Silesian") and converted to Catholicism. As a convert and priest, he tried to convince German Protestants...
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 Schoffer migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Schoffer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Jacob Schoffer, who arrived in New York in 1709 3
- Johan Martin Schoffer, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1732 3
- Paul Schoffer, who landed in Carolina in 1738 3
- Peter Schoffer, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1739 3
- Johann Adam Schoffer, who arrived in America in 1765 3
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Schoffer migration to the United States 
