Bischop History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Bischop family

The surname Bischop was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Bischop family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bischop research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1628, 1671, 1794, 1812, 1823 and 1849 are included under the topic Early Bischop History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bischop Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bischoff, Bischop, Bisschop, Bischoff, Bischopp and others.

Early Notables of the Bischop family

Prominent among members of the name Bischop in this period include Jan de Bisschop, also known as Johannes Episcopius (1628-1671), a lawyer, who became a Dutch Golden Age painter and engraver. Dr. Ludwig Friedrich Christoph Biscoff was orn at Dessau Nov. 27, 1794. His father was a cello-player in the Duke's band, and the boy was early initiated into music, though (like so many musicians) intended for science. In...
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Bischop migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bischop Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Lodewyk Bischop, who landed in New York in 1709 1

Bischop Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Joh Bernh W Bischop, who arrived in America in 1844 1
Dina Bischop, who settled in New Orleans in 1848
Dina Bischop, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1848 1
Elizabeth Bischop, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1848 1
Gertrud Bischop, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1848 1
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Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)