Papst History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The surname Papst is a nickname surname; that is, it is derived from a nickname given to the original bearer. For the name Papst, the nickname means one of papal character. It was given to someone noted for their ecclesiastical bearing. A broad and miscellaneous class of surnames, nickname surnames referred to a characteristic of the first person who used the name. They can describe the bearer's favored style of clothing, appearance, habits, or character.

Early Origins of the Papst family

The surname Papst was first found in Saxony, 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. Chronicles first mention one Hinrich Paves of Luebeck in 1322, a Heinricus der Babest in 1250 around the upper Rhine, and a Burchard der Babest, mayor of Breisach, in 1290. Often it meant "one of papal character." In their later history the family became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as their influence grew.

Early History of the Papst family

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Papst Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pabst, Papst, Babst, Pabste, Pabbste, Paabste and others.

Early Notables of the Papst family

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Papst migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Papst Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Henrich Papst, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1732 1

Papst Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joh David Papst, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1800 1
Jakob Papst, who arrived in North America in 1847 1
Johann Karl Papst, who landed in North America in 1847 1
Karl Christian Papst, who arrived in North America in 1848 1
Friedrich Karl Papst, who arrived in North America in 1849 1
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

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)