Colp History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Pictish clans of ancient Scotland were the ancestors of the first people to use the name Colp. It comes from in the place named Colp in Aberdeenshire. Early Origins of the Colp familyThe surname Colp was first found in Aberdeenshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Obar Dheathain), a historic county, and present day Council Area of Aberdeen, located in the Grampian region of northeastern Scotland. One of the first records of the family was Johannes Coup who was recorded there in Aberdeen in 1408. "A 'commone hande bell, with ale proffetis,' was granted to William Colp and his son, David Colp in the same town in 1503, and a payment was made in 1518 to Sir Andrew Cup, evidently a cleric." 1 Early History of the Colp familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Colp research. Another 160 words (11 lines of text) covering the year 1408 is included under the topic Early Colp History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Colp Spelling VariationsTranslation has done much to alter the appearance of many Scottish names. It was a haphazard process that lacked a basic system of rules. Spelling variations were a common result of this process. Colp has appeared Culp, Colp, Cup, Cope and others. Early Notables of the Colp familyMore information is included under the topic Early Colp Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Many Scots left their country to travel to the North American colonies in search of the freedom they could not find at home. Of those who survived the difficult voyage, many found the freedom they so desired. There they could choose their own beliefs and allegiances. Some became United Empire Loyalists and others fought in the American War of Independence. The Clan societies and highland games that have sprung up in the last century have allowed many of these disparate Scots to recover their collective national identity. A search of immigration and passenger ship lists revealed many early settlers bearing the Colp name: Colp Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Colp Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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