Kopke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Kopke family

The surname Kopke was first found in Saxony, where the name Kopke became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Kopke family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kopke research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1798 and 1802 are included under the topic Early Kopke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kopke Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kopke, Kepke, Koepke, Koepcke, Koepp, Kopka and others.

Early Notables of the Kopke family

Prominent bearers of the family name Kopke at this time were

the Barons Kopke of Ziegenhierd

Kopke migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kopke Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Joh. Hr. Kopke, (Kapke) aged 35, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1847 aboard the ship "Helen & Elise"
Mrs. Wilhme. Kopke, (Kapke) aged 32, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1847 aboard the ship "Helen & Elise"
Mr. Fr. Kopke, (Kapke) aged 9, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1847 aboard the ship "Helen & Elise"
Mr. Wm Kopke, (Kapke) aged 5, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1847 aboard the ship "Helen & Elise"
Miss Helen Soph. Kopke, (Kapke) aged 3 months, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1847 aboard the ship "Helen & Elise"
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Contemporary Notables of the name Kopke (post 1700) +

Andreas "Andy" Köpke (b. 1962), German former football goalkeeper, Germany's first-choice goalkeeper at UEFA Euro 1996 and the 1998 FIFA World Cup

Historic Events for the Kopke family +

Bismarck

Hermann Köpke (1920-1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 1
Rudi Köpke (1915-1941), German Oberbootsmaat who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 1

Citations +

Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details