Habbers History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Habbers

What does the name Habbers mean?

The Habbers name come from the Middle High German word "haber," meaning "oats," and as such, it was an occupational surname for a grower or merchant of oats.

Early Origins of the Habbers family

The surname Habbers was first found in Baden, where the family is considered to have made a great early contribution to early feudal society. The family became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses, many of which acquired estates in the surrounding kingdoms, duchies, and counties.

Early History of the Habbers family

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Habbers Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Haber, Haberling, Heberling, Haberlin, Haeberlein, Heberer, Haberl, Heberlein, Haberr, Habber, Habberr, Habur, Habbur, Haaber and many more.

Early Notables of the Habbers family

Notables with the surname Habbers during this period were Franz Xaver Haberl (1840-1910), who was a German musicologist. He compiled books of sacred music, including plainchants and...
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Migration of the Habbers family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johannes Haberling, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1732. Hans Peter Heberling arrived in Philadelphia in 1732; Christian Haberlin landed there in 1749.