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![Show Contents]() Strep History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
The history of the Strep family began in the historic kingdom of Schleswig, which is the northernmost state in western Germany. By and large, hereditary surnames were formed in Germany when areas of Schleswig, and most of the German states, were a part of the Holy Roman Empire. At this time, as the population of Europe swelled and travel became easier, people began to encounter others sharing their own name. They avoided confusion by adopting a second name. A common form of surname found in Schleswig are those that are derived from nicknames. Nickname surnames were derived from an eke-name, or added name. They usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person that used the name. The surname Strep was a name for a man who was unkempt and had hair that was shaggy and bristly. Ancient records reveal the name Strep is derived from the Old German "strub," which means "rough" or "unkept." Early Origins of the Strep familyThe surname Strep was first found in Hamburg, 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. Individual bearers of this name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include the knight Gerung Strubel, who was born in Waldshut in 1240. He was also recorded as Gerung von Ofteringen in 1280, and his sons were the knights Hartman, Ulrich, and Friedrich Strubel. Chronicles also mention "Lord Manegold von Estorpe der Struve, the horseman," and Radolf Struve of Stralsund (c.1297). Early History of the Strep familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Strep research. Another 245 words (18 lines of text) covering the year 1793 is included under the topic Early Strep History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Strep Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Strubel, Strube, Strub, Struble, Strubele, Strubeler, Strubler, Strubl, Struebel, Struebe, Strueble, Struebele, Struebeler, Struebler, Struebl, Struvel, Struv, Struve, Struven, Strubing, Struebing (Rostock), Strubinger, Strueving, Struwel, Struwe, Strubig, Struebig, Struebich, Strubich, Strufe, Strubb, Strubbe, Strubbel, Strubble and many more. Early Notables of the Strep familyMore information is included under the topic Early Strep Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Strep familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Strub, who came to America in 1736; Johan Dietrick Strubel, who arrived at the port of Philadelphia, PA on 5 Sep 1748 aboard the ship Edinburgh, Wilhelm Strub, who came to Pennsylvania in 1737.
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