Gebhardt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Belgium
Germany

Early Origins of the Gebhardt family

The surname Gebhardt was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Hainault, a province in Belgium, based on the ancient county of Hainaut. Within this province the notable towns are Mons, the capital city, Charleroi, Tournai, Soignies and Thuin. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Gebhardt family

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Gebhardt Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gebert, Gebhard, Gebhardi, Gebhardt, Gaebaerd, Gabert, Gabet, Gebbart, Gebhart and many more.

Early Notables of the Gebhardt family

Franz Xaver Gebauer, born in 1784 at Eckersdorf, Glatz, Prussian Silesia. He received his early musical education from his father, the village schoolmaster. In 1804 he became organist at Frankenstein; and in 1810 went to Vienna, where he soon became known for his extraordinary execution on the Jews-harp, and lived by giving excellent pianoforte lessons, and playing the cello...
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Gebhardt Ranking

the United States, the name Gebhardt is the 8,139^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Gebhardt migration to the United States +

Gebhardt Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hans Jacob Gebhardt, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1752 2
Johan Georg Gebhardt, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1764 2
Andreas Gebhardt, who arrived in America in 1780 2

Gebhardt Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joh Michael Gebhardt, who arrived in America in 1844 2
John Jac Gebhardt, who arrived in Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Washington" 2
Andreas Gebhardt, who settled in Texas in 1846
Andr Gebhardt, who landed in Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Talisman" 2
Jean Christian Gebhardt, aged 31, who landed in Missouri in 1847 2
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Gebhardt migration to Canada +

Gebhardt Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Catharina Gebhardt, aged 30, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
Daniel Gebhardt, aged 3, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
Phillip Gebhardt, aged 36, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902
Johann Gebhardt, aged 2, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1902

Gebhardt migration to Australia +

Gebhardt Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Gottlieb Gebhardt, who arrived in South Australia in 1848 aboard the ship "Victoria" 3
Johann Gebhardt, who arrived in South Australia in 1848 aboard the ship "Victoria" 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Gebhardt (post 1700) +

Dixie Cornell Gebhardt (1866-1955), American leader of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Iowa
Michael William Gebhardt (b. 1965), former sailor from the United States
George Gebhardt (1879-1919), Swiss-born American silent film actor
William C. Gebhardt, American Democratic Party politician, Member of New Jersey State Senate from Hunterdon County, 1901-03, 1907-12; Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1912 4
Suzanne Gebhardt, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Colorado, 2000 5
Sandra Gebhardt, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Connecticut, 2004 5
Joseph Gebhardt, American Democratic Party politician, Member, Rules Committee, Democratic National Convention, 1988 5
Joan Gebhardt, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 2004 5
Donald F. Gebhardt, American politician, Mayor of Forest Park, Ohio, 1961 5
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Historic Events for the Gebhardt family +

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Kurt Gebhardt (1922-1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 5
Mr. Kenneth Edward Gebhardt, American Seaman First Class from North Dakota, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 6

Sources +

"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)
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) VICTORIA 1848. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1848Victoria.htm
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details
Pearl Harbour: USS Arizona Casualties List Pearl Harbour December 7, 1941. (Retrieved 2018, July 31st). Retrieved from http://pearl-harbor.com/arizona/casualtylist.html