Schubart History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The name Schubart 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 Schubart 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 Schubart was an occupational name for a cobbler. Ancient records reveal the name Schubart is derived from the Old German words "schuoch wurhte," and the German "schuowirt," which mean "shoemaker."

Early Origins of the Schubart family

The surname Schubart 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 Schubart family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schubart 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 Schubart History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Schubart Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Schubart family

During this early period, notable bearers of the name Schubart included

Willem Schubart von Ehrenberg (ca.1630-1676), a Flemish Baroque painter

Schubart migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schubart Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

August Schubart, who landed in America in 1783 1

Schubart migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schubart Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

August Schubart, who settled in Canada in 1783

Contemporary Notables of the name Schubart (post 1700) +

Paul Schubart (1863-1915), poet, humorist, and fantasy writer

The Schubart 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)