The surname Dorf was first found in Baden, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.
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Early History of the Dorf family
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Dorf Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Durffendahl, Durfendahl, Dürffendahl, Durfendal, Dürfeld, Dorfeld, Duffendahl and many more.
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Early Notables of the Dorf family
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Dorf migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Dorf Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Gustaf Dorf, who settled in Kansas in 1869
Eustof Dorf, who settled in Kansas in 1878
J. A. Dorf, who settled in Kansas in 1879
Contemporary Notables of the name Dorf (post 1700)
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Sheldon "Shel" Dorf (1933-2009), American comic-strip letterer and freelance artist and the founder of the San Diego Comic-Con International
Dorf migration to the United States 
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