Körver History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Körver

What does the name Körver mean?

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

Early Origins of the Körver family

The surname Körver was first found in Westphalia, where the family became noted for its many branches within the region, many houses acquiring a status and influence which rivaled that of the landed aristocracy. In their later history some branches were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they distinguished themselves through their contributions to the social, political, and economic developments of the nation. Individual bearers of the name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Henricus Corf, a knight who was raised into the noble class of Westphalia in 1241.

Early History of the Körver family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Körver research. Another 324 words (23 lines of text) covering the years 1380, 1483, 1578, 1692, 1697, 1734, 1740, 1766 and 1815 are included under the topic Early Körver History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Körver Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Korff, Korf, Corff, Corf, Koerff, Koerf, Coerff, Coerf, Kerf, Kerff, Cerf, Cerff, Korfer, Korffer, Koerffer, Koerfer, Korver, Koever, Coever and many more.

Early Notables of the Körver family

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Körver migration to the United States +

Körver Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Geert je Korver, who arrived in Iowa in 1856 1
Gerrit Korver, who landed in Iowa in 1856 1
Simon Korver, who arrived in Iowa in 1856 1
Stijnt je Korver, who landed in Iowa in 1856 1
Willem Korver, who arrived in Iowa in 1856 1
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Contemporary Notables of the name Körver (post 1700) +

Kyle Elliot Korver (b. 1981), American professional (NBA) basketball player
Franciscus Arnoldus Mattheus Körver (1937-2024), Dutch professional football player and manager

Sources +

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)