Schoss History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Schoss

What does the name Schoss mean?

The surname Schoss may have originated with a nickname, derived from a physical characteristic or personal attribute of the initial bearer. In this case, the name Schoss comes from the Middle High German "Schoss" meaning "offspring," thus indicating a son or a daughter. The name may also be of occupational origin, from the trade or profession of the original bearer. In this instance, the name would be derived from the Middle High German "Schosser" meaning "tax assessor."

Early Origins of the Schoss family

The surname Schoss was first found in Bavaria, Austria, and Switzerland, where the name Schoss 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. Hartliebus Schossarius was a resident of Wimpfen in the year 1296 and Heinzo dictus Schoss was a respected citizen of Worms in the year 1352.

Early History of the Schoss family

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Schoss Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schoss, Schöss, Schösser, Schoess and many more.

Early Notables of the Schoss family

Johannes Schosser (d.1585), a German poet also called Aemilianus, Chrystian Teodor Emilian Schoesser, a 17th Century Polish poet, and Anton Schosser (1801-1849), also a German poet

Schoss migration to the United States +

Schoss Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johann Schoss, who settled in Pennsylvania between 1743 and 1746

Schoss Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Christ. Schoss, his wife and four children arrived in New York in 1851
Christiane Schoss, who arrived in New York in 1853
Heinrich Schoss was naturalized in Pennsylvania in 1873

Contemporary Notables of the name Schoss (post 1700) +

Chajim Benjamin Schoss (b. 1884), historian, philologist, and author