Sobbe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The surname Sobbe has several possible origins, both Germanic and Slavic. Firstly, the name Sobbe may have originated with a nickname. It would stem from the Low German term "sobbe" meaning "drinker" or "alcoholic," indicating a heavy drinker. The surname Sobbe may also be of toponymic origins, referring to a place where the original bearer may once have lived or held land. In this case the name is connected to Saxony, where Zobersdorf is located in the Elster region and a Grosse-Zöbern in the Plauen region. The name may also have patronymic origins, indicating the son of Sobbe. The surname Sobbe may then be derived from the old Germanic personal name Zobbo, whose origins are unknown, but was widespread in the Lower Rhine Valley. Or the surname Sobbe could be derived from the diminutive of the Germanic personal name Sigiwin, from the Old High German "sigu" and "wini" meaning "victory" and "friend." Sobbe could also be Slavic in origin, possibly a patronymic form of the Slavic personal name Sobieslaw, which is represented in German as Sobisch or Zobisch. The personal name is derived from the Old Slavic "sobe" meaning "take for oneself" or "sob" meaning "combat cooperative" and "slav" meaning "fame." Or the surname could be a short form or diminutive of the surname Sobotta, which is of Slavic origin meaning "Saturday" or "sabbath." The word usually referred to weekly markets which were held on Saturdays. Someone who attended that market on a regular basis may have been given this name.

Early Origins of the Sobbe family

The surname Sobbe was first found in Saxony, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. The name dates back to the 12th century when the name Sobisch was a Slavic ducal name in Bohemia. Germanic forms of the name were recorded later. Werner Sobbe was recorded in Rostock in 1300, Sobeslaus Wacker in Breslau in 1319, Goswin Sobbe in the Ruhr region of Westfalia in 1401, and Sigemunt Czober in Freiberg in 1467.

Early History of the Sobbe family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sobbe research. The years 1382, 1411, 1552, 1553 and 1571 are included under the topic Early Sobbe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Sobbe Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Sobbe, Söbbe, Subbe, Zober, Zoberer, Sobotta, Soberg, Zobisch and many more.

Early Notables of the Sobbe family

Prominent bearers of the family name Sobbe at this time were

Engelbrecht Sobbe, who was a knight and Simon Sobbe, who was a "fishmaster" in a German religious order in 1382...
Heine Sobbe was a gold smith in 1411 and Veit Zoberer in 1552...
The Sobbe family of the Mark Brandenburg, who were granted a coats of arms, had many high ranking family members in the Prussian military...

Sobbe migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Sobbe Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Christian Sobbe, who settled in New York in 1776

Sobbe Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Herm Heinr Sobbe, who arrived in America in 1819 1
Charles Frederich Sobbe was naturalized in Illinois in 1840
Marg Sobbe, who landed in America in 1846 1
Joh Bern Sobbe, who landed in America in 1846 1
M Franziska Sobbe, who arrived in America in 1847 1
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Sobbe migration to Canada +