| ![Show Contents]() Showalter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Early Origins of the Showalter familyThe surname Showalter was first found in East Prussia, where the name came from Livonia and gain a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status. Early History of the Showalter familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Showalter research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1746 is included under the topic Early Showalter History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Showalter Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schulwacher, Shuwalter, Showalter, Schoewalter, Schuwalcher, Schuwalwow, Shuwaler, Schoewaler and many more. Early Notables of the Showalter familyMore information is included under the topic Early Showalter Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Showalter RankingIn the United States, the name Showalter is the 6,627th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
 Showalter migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Showalter Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- John Showalter, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1744 2
- Christian Showalter, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1750 2
- Johannes Showalter, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 2
- Maria Showalter, who arrived in America in 1750
- Joseph Showalter, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1750
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Showalter Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Henry Showalter, who settled in Ohio in 1845
- Christian Showalter, who settled in Ohio in 1850
- J. Showalter, who arrived in San Francisco in 1852
- J.W. Showalter, aged 36, who landed in America, in 1896
Showalter Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Miss P. Showalter, aged 17, who immigrated to the United States, in 1903
- Charles C. Showalter, aged 23, who landed in America, in 1906
- David M. Showalter, who immigrated to the United States, in 1909
- Norman Showalter, aged 39, who landed in America, in 1912
- Norris Showalter, aged 17, who settled in Fairmont, W. Va., in 1913
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| Showalter migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Showalter Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century- Joseph Showalter, aged 33, who immigrated to Toronto, Canada, in 1913
| Contemporary Notables of the name Showalter (post 1700) | + |
- Anthony Johnson Showalter (1858-1924), American gospel music composer, teacher and publisher from Cherry Grove, Virginia
- Gena Showalter (b. 1975), American New York Times bestselling romance, paranormal romance, and young adult author
- Daniel Showalter (1830-1866), California miner, state legislator, duelist, secessionist and soldier for the Confederate States of America in Texas who died of lockjaw, a result of a bar fight
- Elaine Showalter (b. 1941), American literary critic, feminist, and writer
- Mark Robert Showalter (b. 1957), American Senior Research Scientist at the SETI Institute from Abington, Pennsylvania
- John F. Showalter, contemporary American television director and editor, best known for his work on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, House, Criminal Minds, Without a Trace, and The Mentalist
- John William Showalter (1844-1898), United States federal judge
- Reverend Anthony Johnson Showalter (1858-1924), American gospel music composer, teacher and publisher
- Max Showalter (1917-2000), American film, television, and stage actor, best known for his role as Jean Peters' character's husband in the film Niagara (1953)
- Michael English Showalter (b. 1970), American comedian, actor, writer, and director
- ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- 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)
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