Schomperger History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Schomperger familyThe surname Schomperger was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Frederick Schomberg accompanied William III to England in 1688 and ultimately created the Duke of Schomnberg there. 1 Early History of the Schomperger familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schomperger research. Another 142 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1582, 1615, 1616, 1641, 1645, 1689, 1690, 1693, 1719 and 1761 are included under the topic Early Schomperger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Schomperger Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schomburg, Schomberg, Schomar, Schonerg, Schonberg, Schombergh, Scombergh, Von Schomberg and many more. Early Notables of the Schomperger familyProminent among members of the name Schomperger in this period include Frederick Herman Schomberg, Duke of Schomberg (1615-1690), born at Heidelberg towards the end of December 1615, was only son of Hans Meinhard von Schönberg (1582-1616.)
"The castle of Schönberg, of which the picturesque and extensive ruins, situated on the left bank of the Rhine, above Oberwesel, still attract attention, was finally dismantled by the French in 1689." 2
Charles Schomberg, 2nd Duke of Schomberg (1645-1693), was a Brandenburg-born, general... Migration of the Schomperger familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Georg Schomberger, who arrived in America sometime between 1709 and 1710; Heinrich Daniel Schoner, who settled in Pennsylvania sometime between 1717 and 1799.
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