Weber History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The distinguished surname Weber was an occupational name derived from the Old Germanic word "weppi" which subsequently became "weban", meaning "to weave". Thus, Weber was a "weaver of cloth".

Early Origins of the Weber family

The surname Weber was first found in Saxony, where the name was closely associated in the mediaeval period with the feudal society that would become prominent throughout European history.

The name enjoys a much longer history in the old German Empire with one of the earliest written records dating to 1290 when one Heinricus dictus Weber was registered as living in Basel. (Zeitschrift fur die Geschichte des Oberrheins) and Uoli Waeber who lived in Waldkirch (Urkundenbuch der Abtei St. Gallen)

Early History of the Weber family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Weber research. Another 185 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1622, 1766, 1779, 1786, 1795, 1804, 1811, 1826, 1839, 1842, 1862, 1878 and 1891 are included under the topic Early Weber History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Weber Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Weber, Webber, Webere, Weberer, Waeber, Weyber, Webern, Weeber, Weiber, Wieber and many more.

Early Notables of the Weber family

Prominent bearers of the family name Weber at this time were

Weber World Ranking

In the United States, the name Weber is the 323rd most popular surname with an estimated 84,558 people with that name. 1 However, in Canada, the name Weber is ranked the 490th most popular surname with an estimated 9,911 people with that name. 2 And in France, the name Weber is the 175th popular surname with an estimated 19,366 people with that name. 3 Australia ranks Weber as 750th with 5,193 people. 4 Netherlands ranks Weber as 451st with 3,737 people. 5


Weber migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Weber Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Weber Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Weber Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Weber Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Weber migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Weber Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Weber Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Weber migration to Australia +

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

Weber Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Weber migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Weber Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Weber (post 1700) +


The Weber 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: Gott segne uns
Motto Translation: God bless us


Suggested Readings for the name Weber +
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