| ![Show Contents]() Byble History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The ancestral home of the Byble family is in the German province of Bavaria. Byble is a German nickname surname. Such names came from eke-names, or added names, that described their initial bearer through reference to a physical characteristic or other attribute. It is a name for a person who was known as hard-working or industrious. The distinguished name Byble is derived from the Old German word beber, which meant beaver. In the Middle Ages, anthropomorphic ideas, which attributed human qualities and form to gods or animals were popular. These associations were reflected in folk tales, mythology, and legends that portrayed animals behaving as humans. Byble is also a local type of surname and there are numerous places named Bieber and Bieberach in several localities in Germany. Early Origins of the Byble familyThe surname Byble was first found in Bavaria, where the name Bieber was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society of early European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early History of the Byble familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Byble research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1644, 1681, 1704, 1714 and 1824 are included under the topic Early Byble History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Byble Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Byble include Bieber, Biber, Bieben, Biebel, Biebele, Bieble, Biebber, Biebben, Biebbel, Biebele, Biebble, Beiber, Beiben, Beibel, Beibele, Beible, Beibber, Beibben, Beibbel, Beibbele, Beibble, Byber, Byben, Bybel, Bybele, Byble, Bybber, Bybben, Bybbel, Bybbele, Bybble, Beyber, Beyben, Beybel, Beybele, Beyble, Beybber, Beybben, Beybbel, Beybbele, Beybble and many more. Early Notables of the Byble familyProminent among members of the name Byble in this period include Heinrich Johann Franz von Biber (1644-1704), a German violinist and composer, who served for many years as the musical conductor at Salzburg. He was...
Another 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Byble Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Byble familyGerman settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Byble surname or a spelling variation of the name include: Jacob Bieber, who settled in Philadelphia in 1732; Johanne Daniel Biebel who was listed as having arrived in Lancaster, Pa. in 1754; Michael Bieber, who came to Philadelphia in 1768.
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