| ![Show Contents]() Choppen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Choppen is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Choppen was a name used for a person noted for enjoying strong drink. The surname Choppen is derived from the Old French word chopine, which was an old medieval measure of liquid; referred to as "the Parisien halfe pint", it was nearly as large as an English pint. In modern times, the Old French word chopiner means to tipple. The surname Choppen may also be a patronymic name derived from the personal name Chopin. Early Origins of the Choppen familyThe surname Choppen was first found in Devon, but we must look to Somerset to find the first recording of the family; for it is there that researchers found John Chopyn was listed 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III's reign.) 1 The Curia Regis Rolls for Devon in 1219 included an entry for Walter Chopin and later the Assize Rolls for Somerset recorded Henry Choppin in 1280. 2 Early History of the Choppen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Choppen research. Another 67 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1219, 1280, 1327, 1377, 1596, 1597, 1606, 1685, 1781 and 1789 are included under the topic Early Choppen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Choppen Spelling VariationsUntil the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Choppen include Chopping, Choppin, Chopyn, Chopin, Choppen, Chappington and many more. Early Notables of the Choppen familyNotables of the family at this time include John Chappington or Chapington (d. 1606), English organ-builder, born at South Molton, Devonshire. "He seems to have built an organ for Westminster Abbey about 1596, when an entry in the churchwardens' accounts of St. Margaret's, Westminster, records that he was paid 13l. 13s. 4d. for the organs of the college...
Another 58 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Choppen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Choppen family to Ireland
Some of the Choppen family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Choppen familyThousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Choppen were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: William Choppin who arrived in New York City in 1830.
- Dickinson, F.H., Kirby's Quest for Somerset of 16th of Edward the 3rd London: Harrison and Sons, Printers in Ordinary to Her Majesty, St, Martin's Lane, 1889. Print.
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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