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The Lorber from Brno
Probable link
The origin is unclear. So far there is only one reference for this early mention in "Hans Bahlow: German dictionary of names" (see page background). An original document could not be viewed, which is why caution is advised here.
- Otto Lorberer, 1345 in Brno
Ob es sich um einen Stamm handelt oder um einen Händler, der beispielsweise Verbindungen zu den Mecklenburgern
oder Elsässern
besaß, steht in den Sternen (oder noch unbekannten Urkunden).
Later spread
Spatially, the potential descendants would be the early "Lorbers", who were also referred to temporarily Landshuter
to mind.
On the surface, the Lorbers also appear in Galicia
as possible descendants - but it should be borne in mind that Jews usually received family names much later.
Even the ones that are still reasonably close South Austrian
Lorber would theoretically be considered as descendants, although the connections of the Bamberg monastery in this area make a connection with the Franconian Lines much more likely.
The article in the family magazine Laurus
This branch was also covered in the family magazine "Laurus" in 2014. The corresponding article can be downloaded here (PDF in German).
Do not be surprised about deviations from the above text. The article reflects the state of research from 2014. In contrast, the text on the homepage is up to date with family research.
Do not be surprised about deviations from the above text. The article reflects the state of research from 2014. In contrast, the text on the homepage is up to date with family research.
Sources:
- Hans Bahlow: Deutsches Namenslexikon, 1967