Kob History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Kob family

The surname Kob was first found in Nuremberg, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contributions to the emerging mediaeval society. The name became prominent as many branches of the family founded separate houses and acquired estates in various regions, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Kob family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kob research. Another 62 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1281 is included under the topic Early Kob History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kob Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kobbes, Kobes, Kobes, Kobbe, Kobs, Kob, Kobus and others.

Early Notables of the Kob family

Jude Kobelin, 1281, of Würzberg

Migration of the Kob family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Dorethea Kobbe, who was recorded as being in Texas in the years 1840-1850; Lambert Heinreich Kobbe, who arrived in America with his wife Fenne Adelheid Koster and two children.

Historic Events for the Kob family +

Bismarck

Günther Kob (1922-1941), German Matrose who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 1

Sources +

Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details