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![Show Contents]() Baebe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The surname Baebe is derived from the nickname "boebel", an Old German word meaning small. The original bearer of the name was someone who was noted for their diminutive size. A broad and miscellaneous class of surnames, nickname surnames refer to a characteristic of the first person who used the name. They can describe the bearer's favored style of clothing, appearance, habits, or character. Early Origins of the Baebe familyThe surname Baebe was first found in the duchy of Wuerttemberg, where the family came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. The name originates from "Boebel," a word which referred to something small. Chronicles first mention Wernhard dictus Bebele, who was born in Frankfurt around 1307. Ancient chronicles also mention Hans der Bebler (c.1376) of Waldshut, Hans Baebler (c.1358) of Aargau, and Hans Boebel (c.1480) of Wuerttemberg. Early History of the Baebe familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baebe research. Another 151 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1472, 1501, 1518, 1690, 1723, 1793, 1804, 1856, 1869 and 1913 are included under the topic Early Baebe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Baebe Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Bebel, Bebele, Bebler, Bebbel, Bebell, Bebels, Boebel, Boebbel, Boebell, Baebel, Baebler, Baebele, Baebell, Babel, Babell, Babler, Babels, Bobe, Bobel, Bobell, Boebe, Bebe, Baebe and many more. Early Notables of the Baebe familyNotables with the surname Baebe during this period were Heinrich Bebel (1472-1518), who was a well known professor at Tuebingen and humanist of the time. He was crowned poet (gekroenter Dichter) by Maximilian I in 1501. William...
Another 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Baebe Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Baebe familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Philip Bebel, who came to Philadelphia in 1749. Jacob Bobell arrived in Philadelphia in 1767; Godlieb Bobe in 1750; while Simon Boebe left the States for Canada in 1783 with the United Empire Loyalists. Thomas Babel came to New York City in 1823.
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