Shubert History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Shubert 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 Shubert 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 Shubert was an occupational name for a cobbler. Ancient records reveal the name Shubert is derived from the Old German words "schuoch wurhte," and the German "schuowirt," which mean "shoemaker."
Early Origins of the Shubert family
The surname Shubert 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 Shubert family
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Shubert Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Schubert, Schubart, Schubaert, Schuberdt, Shubert and others.
Early Notables of the Shubert family
During this early period, notable bearers of the name Shubert included Willem Schubart von Ehrenberg (ca.1630-1676), a Flemish Baroque painter; and Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart (1739-1791), an organist who published...
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Shubert Ranking
In the United States, the name Shubert is the 7,063rd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
Shubert migration to the United States +
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Shubert Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
- David Shubert, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1745 2
- Nicholas Shubert, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1760 2
- John Michael Shubert, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1762 2
- John Michael Shubert, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1762 2
Shubert Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
- Richard Shubert, who arrived in Mississippi in 1840 2
- Peter Shubert, aged 31, who landed in Missouri in 1844 2
- Frederick Shubert, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1854 2
- Charles R Shubert, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1872 2
Shubert Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
- Curt Shubert, who landed in Arkansas in 1906 2
Contemporary Notables of the name Shubert (post 1700) +
- Andrea Jennifer Shubert (b. 1975), American video game designer and producer
- Fern H. Shubert, American Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly
- Samuel S. Shubert (1878-1905), Polish-born American producer and theatre owner/operator
- Jacob J. Shubert (b. 1963), naturalized American theatre owner/operator and producer
- Levi "Lee" Shubert (1871-1953), Polish-born American theatre owner/operator and producer
- Franz Peter Shubert (1797-1828), Austrian composer
The Shubert 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 +
- "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)