The name Mohrer comes from the Austrian empire. The tradition of adopting hereditary surnames came to this German speaking region after the 12th century, and surnames derived from places where people lived were a primary source. Many local names carry the prefix "von", meaning "of" or "from". It originally indicated land ownership, and is sometimes a mark of nobility. The Mohrer family originally lived in the modern state of Austria.
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Early Origins of the Mohrer family
The surname Mohrer was first found in Austria and the Rhineland, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied and enrolled by the princes of the region. In their later history the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
Early History of the Mohrer family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mohrer research. Another 221 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1299, 1557, 1613, 1627, 1665, 1704, 1801, 1806, 1824, 1879 and 1901 are included under the topic Early Mohrer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Mohrer Spelling Variations
In the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Mohrer include Mohr, More, Morher, Mohrer, Mor, Moor and others.
Early Notables of the Mohrer family
J.C.B. Mohr, who founded a well-known publishing house in 1801. Karl Friedrich Mohr (1806-1879) was the leading scientific pharmacist of his time in Germany. He invented various new analytical processes and the "Mohr's balance" for determining specific weights... Another 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Mohrer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Mohrer family
Austria was made a republic after the First World War. The Austro-Hungarian Empire was broken up by the Treaty of Versailles and many of its people found themselves in the new nation of Czechoslovakia. Many other Austrians and expatriate Austrians made their way to North America in the 20th century. Most landed in Philadelphia, later continuing on to the states of Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Some Austrian settlers also went to western Canada and Ontario. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Mohrer or a variant listed above: Christoph Mohr, Philip Mohr, and Henrich Mohr, all of whom arrived in New York City in 1709. Many bearers of this name emigrated to Texas during the 1840s and 1850s, among them Adam Mohr in 1846.
