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Early Origins of the Schrieber family

The surname Schrieber was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The family was first recorded in North Brabant, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Eindhoven, Helmund and Tilburg. Historically one province, it is now North and South, the north being a part of Holland. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Schrieber family

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Schrieber Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schrieck, Schriek, Schreck and others.

Early Notables of the Schrieber family

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United States Schrieber migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schrieber Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Carl Heinrich Schrieber, who arrived in America in 1835
  • Catherine Rich Schrieber, who settled in Texas in 1846
  • Christian Schrieber, who settled in Ohio in 1857

Contemporary Notables of the name Schrieber (post 1700) +

  • Paul Warren Schrieber (b. 1966), American former Major League Baseball umpire who worked from 1997 to 2015
  • Ludwig Schrieber, American politician, Candidate for Justice of New York Supreme Court 5th District, 1920 1
  • Gustav Schrieber, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Connecticut State House of Representatives from Manchester, 1908 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 22) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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