Hibner History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished German surname Hibner comes from the kingdom of Bavaria, and is of two possible origins. Firstly, the name means "son of Hieber or Hildibert," both Germanic personal names derived from the Old High German "hiltja," meaning "battle." Alternatively, the name may be derived from the Middle High German word "huober," meaning "owner of a patch of farmland." The term "Hube" was used to denote a 40-acre hide of farmland. In this case, it is likely that the original bearer of this name was someone who owned such a farm. Early Origins of the Hibner familyThe surname Hibner was first found in various cities in Bavaria, where the name originated. The different origins of the name make it likely that several branches of the family emerged independently during the Middle Ages. The young Hibner family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of medieval Bavarian society. Early History of the Hibner familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hibner research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1603, 1695, 1741, 1804, 1865 and 1896 are included under the topic Early Hibner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hibner Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Hieber, Hieb, Hiebe, Hipe, Hilb and others. Early Notables of the Hibner familyAnother 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hibner Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hibner RankingIn the United States, the name Hibner is the 15,803rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Hibner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Hibner Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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