Schouse History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Schouse

What does the name Schouse mean?

The surname Schouse may have originated with a nickname, derived from a physical characteristic or personal attribute of the initial bearer. In this case, the name Schouse 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 Schouse family

The surname Schouse was first found in Bavaria, Austria, and Switzerland, where the name Schouse 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 Schouse family

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Schouse Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Schouse family

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Migration of the Schouse family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johann Schoss, who settled in Pennsylvania between 1743 and 1746; Johann Philip Schosser, who landed in Philadelphia in 1764; and David Schosser, who became a citizen of Upper Canada in 1849. Christ. Schoss, his wife and four children arrived in New York in 1851.