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Raper Family Crest
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Where did the English Raper family come from? What is the English Raper family crest and coat of arms? When did the Raper family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Raper family history?

The name Raper is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was originally a name for someone who worked as a rope-maker. Occupational names that were derived from the common trades of the medieval era transcended European cultural and linguistic boundaries. Occupational names have remained fairly commonplace in the modern period. This is attested to by the continuing appearance of occupational suffixes at the end of many English surnames. Some of these suffixes include: herd, monger, maker, hewer, smith and wright.

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It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Raper are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Raper include Raper, Wraper, Rapper, Rapier and others.

First found in Sussex where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Raper research. Another 273 words(20 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Raper History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Raper Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Raper or a variant listed above:

Raper Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • George Raper, who arrived in Maryland in 1651
  • Thomas Raper who settled in New Jersey in 1678
  • Thomas Raper, who landed in New Jersey in 1678

Raper Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Mary Raper, who landed in Philadelphia, Pa in 1726
  • Stephannas Raper, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1727
  • Peter Raper, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1740

Raper Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Louis Raper, who arrived in San Francisco, Cal in 1850

Raper Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century


  • Godfrey Curzon Raper, who landed in Colorado in 1903

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  • Kenneth Raper (1908-1987), American mycologist, microbiologist, and botanist
  • George Raper (1769-1797), English, Royal Navy officer and illustrator
  • Henry Raper (1799-1859), British Royal Naval lieutenant, and authority on navigation
  • John Raper (b. 1939), Australian, rugby league footballer and coach


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  10. The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X).
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