The name is a shortened form of the Middle Low German word "holtsate," meaning "one who dwells in the woods." Holstein, was the name of a German region as well as of several villages, and in turn, some bearers of this name no doubt derived their name from the place names.
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Early Origins of the Holsapple family
The surname Holsapple was first found in Germany, where the name Holsapple came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.
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Early History of the Holsapple family
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Holsapple Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Holst, Holste, Holsten, Holster, Holstein and many more.
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Early Notables of the Holsapple family
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Migration of the Holsapple family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Lowrens Holst, who came to New York in 1690 and Franz Holste, who arrived in New Orleans in 1843.
Contemporary Notables of the name Holsapple (post 1700)
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W. Frank Holsapple, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1904 1
Fred Holsapple, American Democratic Party politician, Chair of Columbia County Democratic Party, 1936; Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1940 1
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