Gelben History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Gelben

What does the name Gelben mean?

The ancient roots of the Gelben family are found in the German state of Bavaria. The Gelben surname, was a local name, for someone who lived in Bavaria. Since medieval times the name Gelben came from humble beginnings and gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the region's feudal society.

Early Origins of the Gelben family

The surname Gelben was first found in Bavaria, where since medieval times the name Gelb came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the region's feudal society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the family acquired distant estates which greatly elevated their social status.

Early History of the Gelben family

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Gelben Spelling Variations

One 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 Gelben include Gelb, Gelber, Ghelb, Ghelber, Gelbe, Ghelbe, Gelben, Gelbere, Gelbel, Gelble, Ghelben, Ghelbere, Ghelbel, Ghelble and many more.

Early Notables of the Gelben family

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Migration of the Gelben family

German 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 Gelben surname or a spelling variation of the name include: Friedrich Gelbert, who came to Philadelphia in 1764; Felix Gelbert, age 22; came to New Orleans, Louisiana in 1846; D. Gelb arrived in Allegheny County, Pa. in 1876.