The Schalley family name comes from the Middle High German word "schal," which means "noise," or "bragging," and as such was thought to have originally been a nickname for a braggart, or for a market crier. The German people originally used only one name, but as the population grew there was often confusion between people of the same name. This required people to adopt hereditary surnames. Many people took surnames based on nicknames - sometimes known as eke-names - that described certain personal characteristics.
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Early Origins of the Schalley family
The surname Schalley was first found in Bavaria, where the name 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 Schalley family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schalley research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1498 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Schalley History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Schalley Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Schaller, Schalley, Schally and others.
Early Notables of the Schalley family
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Migration of the Schalley family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Simon Schaller, who came to Philadelphia in 1728; Carl Schallin, who came to Philadelphia in 1739; Johan Albrecht Schaller, who came to Philadelphia in 1737.
