Apthorp History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe family name Apthorp is thought to be originally taken from the place named Apethorpe, in Northamptonshire. Early Origins of the Apthorp familyThe surname Apthorp was first found in Northumberland, where they held a family seat on the English/Scottish border. After the Norman Conquest of England many of Duke William's rebellious Barons moved north. The border became a convenient but turbulent no-man's land where the persecuted Many were given land by King Malcolm Canmore and later by King David of Scotland. Some were native Scots. In the 16th century they became known as the 'unruly clans'. The name was first recorded in England when Thomas Abetrop held estates in 1180 in that county. Early History of the Apthorp familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Apthorp research. Another 54 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1197 and 1202 are included under the topic Early Apthorp History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Apthorp Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Apthorp, Apthorpe, Appthorpe, Appthorp, Habthorp, Habthorp, Habbthorp, Apethorp, Apethorpe, Habethorp, Apthrop, Apthropp and many more. Early Notables of the Apthorp familyNotable amongst the family at this time was
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Apthorp Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
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