Tobler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Tobler family

The surname Tobler was first found in Pomerania, where the name was an integral part of the feudal society which would shape modern European history. Many prominent branches of the family would strive to make this name renowned as they contributed to the social, economic and political affairs of the region. The name originated around the Pomeranian town of Dobberphul. In Middle High German, the word "dobr" meant "good."

Early History of the Tobler family

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Tobler Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Doberman, Dobelman, Dobleman, Dobermen, Dobermann, Dobberman, Dobbermann, Dubbermann, Dubberman, Tobelmann, Tobleman, Tobermen, Tobermann, Tobberman, Tobbermann, Tubbermann and many more.

Early Notables of the Tobler family

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Tobler Ranking

In the United States, the name Tobler is the 13,901^st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Tobler migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Tobler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johannes Tobler, who arrived in South Carolina in 1736 2
Anna Tobler, who arrived in Carolina in 1743 2
Elsbeth Tobler, who arrived in Carolina in 1743 2

Tobler Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

E. Tobler, aged 19, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Arago" in 1800 3
F. J. F. Tobler, aged 28, Dutch settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Dawn" in 1827 3
K. Tobler, aged 28, Swiss settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Emerald" in 1839 3
Michael Tobler, aged 40, Swiss settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Apollo" in 1845 3
G. N. Tobler, aged 26, Swiss settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Elizabeth Bruco" in 1846 3
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Tobler Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Charles Tobler, who landed in Alabama in 1913 2

Tobler migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Tobler Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

Mr. C. Tobler, settler from London who arrived in Auckland aboard the ship "Ormonde" in 1923 4
Mrs. Frieda Tobler, settler from Toulon who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Ormonde" in 1923 4
Mr. Arthur Tobler, settler from London who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Hobsons Bay" in 1924 4

Contemporary Notables of the name Tobler (post 1700) +

Waldo Rudolph Tobler (1930-2018), American-Swiss geographer and cartographer
Douglas F. Tobler (b. 1936), American emeritus professor of German and Holocaust history at Brigham Young University
Adolf Tobler (1835-1910), Swiss-German linguist and philologist
Theodor Tobler (1876-1941), Swiss candy maker who created the Toblerone candy bar and patented the manufacturing process in 1906
Titus Tobler (1806-1877), Swiss Oriental scholar
Ryan Tobler (b. 1976), Canadian former professional ice hockey winger
Johann Ludwig Tobler (1827-1895), Swiss philologist and folklorist
Li Tobler (1947-1975), Swiss stage actress and model
John Hugen Tobler (b. 1943), British rock music journalist, writer, occasional broadcaster, and record company executive
Johann Heinrich Tobler (1777-1838), Swiss singer and composer of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
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Citations +

"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)
Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
National Archives of Australia retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ListingReports/PassengerListing.aspx