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Etymology of Körber

What does the name Körber mean?

The name Körber derives from the Low German word "korb," which meant "basket." As a surname, Körber was originally occupational, used for a maker or vendor of baskets.

Early Origins of the Körber family

The surname Körber was first found in Bavaria, where the name Korb was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Körber family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Körber research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1746, 1792 and 1814 are included under the topic Early Körber History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Körber Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Korb, Korrb, Korbb, Korbe, Korrbe, Korbbe, Korbes, Korbee and many more.

Early Notables of the Körber family

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Körber migration to the United States +



Körber Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Joh Casper Korber, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733 1
  • Jacob Korber, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1764 1
  • Johann Korber, who landed in America in 1783 1
Körber Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • William Korber, who landed in Mississippi in 1841 1
  • Coonrad Korber, who arrived in Indiana sometime between 1846 and 1852
  • Vincentz Korber, who arrived in New York, NY in 1849 1
  • Mr. Adolf Korber, aged 18, German settler who arrived in New York in 1893 aboard the ship "Westernland", heading to Omaha 2
  • Mr. Paul Korber, aged 17, German settler who arrived in New York in 1893 aboard the ship "Westernland", heading to Omaha 3

Körber migration to Canada +

Körber Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Maria Korber, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757

Contemporary Notables of the name Körber (post 1700) +

  • Serge Korber (1936-2022), French film director and screenwriter who directed 45 films between 1962 and 2007


  1. 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)
  2. Germans to America retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from Glazier, Ira. A., and Filby, P. William. Germans to America: Lists of Passengers Arriving at U.S. Ports. Vol. 62, Scholarly Resources Inc, 2018
  3. Germans to America retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from Glazier, Ira. A., and Filby, P. William. Germans to America: Lists of Passengers Arriving at U.S. Ports. Vol. 62, Scholarly Resources Inc, 2019


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