Similar to many Austrian family names, the distinguished surname Kope is a proud sign of a rich and ancient ancestry. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Austria were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. The surname Kope is derived from the Hebrewpersonal name Jacob, meaning supplanter.
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Early Origins of the Kope family
The surname Kope was first found in Austria, where the family rose to prominence early in the mediaeval era. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.
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Early History of the Kope family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kope research. Another 185 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1804, 1816 and 1849 are included under the topic Early Kope History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Kope Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kopp, Koepp, Kop, Koep, Koppe, Koeppe, Kope, Koepe, Koeppen, Koppen and many more.
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Early Notables of the Kope family
More information is included under the topic Early Kope Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Kope family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johann Kopp, who came to America in 1738; Erdman Koppe, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1748; as did Ulrich Koppe in 1749 and Jacob Kopp in 1751; Johann Kopper, who settled on Long Island in 1780.
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