Shober

Occupational

Meaning

One who makes or sells shoes, derived from the German word for shoe.

Etymology

The surname derives from the Middle High German 'Schuh' (shoe) combined with the agent suffix '-er'. This occupational name would have originally identified a shoemaker or shoe merchant in German-speaking regions.

About the Shober Surname

An occupational surname indicating a person involved in shoe production or trade. The name reflects the importance of shoemaking as a craft in medieval German communities.

Distribution

Primarily found in Pennsylvania and other areas with German immigration to North America.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation available

People with the Shober Surname

Francis Edwin Shober

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