| ![Show Contents]() Kiper History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The German state of Bavaria is the ancestral home of the Kiper family. Kiper is a local name, first used as a surname for someone who lived in Nuremburg, where their name rose to prominence through their involvement in the social and cultural affairs of the area. Early Origins of the Kiper familyThe surname Kiper was first found in Nuremburg, where the name was an integral part of the feudal society which shaped modern European history. Many prominent branches of the family would strive to make this name renowned as they contributed to the social, economic and political affairs of the region. Early History of the Kiper familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kiper research. Another 53 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kiper History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kiper Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Kiper include Keypper, Keyper, Keyppen, Keyppel, Keyppele, Keyppeler, Kayper, Kaypper, Kayppel, Kayppele, Kayppeler, Kaiper, Kaipper, Kaippen, Kaippel, Kaippele, Kaippeler, Keiper, Keipper, Keippen, Keippel, Keippele, Keippeler, Keip, Keipher and many more. Early Notables of the Kiper familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kiper Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Kiper migration to the United States | + |
European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Kipers to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Kiper Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Johanes Kiper, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1741 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Kiper (post 1700) | + |
- Melvin Adam "Mel" Kiper Jr. (b. 1960), American football analyst for ESPN
- Jessica Michele "Sugar" Kiper (b. 1979), American actress, singer, and model, best known as a contestant from Survivor: Gabon
- Herbert Kiper (1897-1978), German stage and film actor
- Hakan Kiper (b. 1973), Turkish former swimmer, who specialized in breaststroke events
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Kiper migration to the United States 
