Babe Ruth's mother was of German descent. Census records show Ruth's great grandfather was born in Pennsylvania and it is thought his father's side was also German, or Pennsylvania Dutch. Ruth was said to have spoken and understood German well.
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His mothers name was Kate Schamberger Ruth and his fathers name was George Herman Ruth.
He had a Father named George Sr. and his mother Kate . He also had a sister Mary
On February 6, 1895, George Ruth Jr. -- who would eventually be known as Babe -- came into this world, the first of eight children born to George Ruth Sr. and Kate Schamberger Ruth.