Show ContentsStrobell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

  • Origins Available:
  • Germany
Strobell Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Etymology of Strobell

What does the name Strobell mean?

The ancestral home of the ancestors of the Strobell surname is the German province of Bavaria. The Strobell surname is derived from the Old High German "strub, " equivalent to the Latin "strobilus," meaning "unkempt." As such, it was probably originally a nickname for someone who appeared scruffy-haired. Nickname surnames came from eke-names, or added names, that described their initial bearer through reference to a physical characteristic or other attribute. There are also instances of this surname that are habitational; that is, they derive any of the several places named Ströbel.

Early Origins of the Strobell family

The surname Strobell was first found in Bavaria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became a vital part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.

Early History of the Strobell family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Strobell research. Another 136 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1714, 1743, 1784 and 1876 are included under the topic Early Strobell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Strobell Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Strobell include Strobl, Strobel, Strobell, Stroebel, Stroebele (Wuerttemberg), Strobil and many more.

Early Notables of the Strobell family

Michael Strobel von Haustatt und Schwanenfeld, an official for forestry and tolls in Tyrol, who was ennobled for his outstanding services in 1784. Johann Jacob Strobl von Stein und Wisenegg...
Another 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Strobell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Strobell migration to the United States+

The great European flow of migration to North America, which began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century, was particularly attractive to those from Bavaria who wished to escape either poverty or religious persecution. For many Bavarian tenant farmers, the chance to own their own land was a major incentive. So the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlement centered in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were:

Strobell Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Michael Strobell, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1738

Houseofnames.com on Facebook