Oberle History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The German surname Oberle is derived from the German words "ober," meaning "upper," or "above," and the word man.

Early Origins of the Oberle family

The surname Oberle was first found in East Prussia, where the name Oberer came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Oberle family

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Oberle Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Oberer, Ober, Obermann, Obererman, Obermans, Oberers, Obere, Oberman, Oberman and many more.

Early Notables of the Oberle family

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Oberle Ranking

In the United States, the name Oberle is the 11,329^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1] However, in France, the name Oberle is ranked the 4,823^rd most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. [2]

Oberle migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Oberle Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johan Peter Oberle, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749 [3]
Johannes Oberle, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749 [3]
Con Israel Oberle, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 [3]
Michael Oberle, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1751 [3]
Susanna Oberle, who landed in America in 1752 [3]

Oberle Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Samuel Oberle, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1835 [3]
Charles Oberle, who arrived in Texas in 1850-1906 [3]
Pierre Oberle, aged 23, who landed in New York, NY in 1852 [3]
Lorenz Oberle, who landed in New York, NY in 1867 [3]
Frank Oberle, who arrived in Arkansas in 1896 [3]

Contemporary Notables of the name Oberle (post 1700) +

Eugene William "Gene" Oberle (1929-2010), American farmer and politician, Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly (1971-1975)
Florence Oberle (1869-1943), American stage and silent picture actress
Emil Oberle (1889-1955), German footballer at the 1912 Summer Olympics
Jean Oberlé (1900-1961), French painter, member of the French Resistance during World War II, recipient of the Prix Blumenthal in 1934
Dave Oberlé (b. 1953), English percussionist and lead vocalist with the 1970s band Gryphon
Frank Edward Oberle Jr. (b. 1957), Canadian politician, Solicitor General and Public Security Minister for Alberta (2010-)
Frank Oberle Sr. PC (b. 1932), German-born, Canadian businessman and former politician, Minister of State for Science and Technology (1985), Minister of Forestry (1990)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
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)