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Early Origins of the Biscopp family

The surname Biscopp 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 Biscopp family

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Biscopp Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Biscopp family

Prominent among members of the name Biscopp 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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Migration of the Biscopp family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Adam Biscof, who came to New York in 1854; Adolf Bischof, who arrived in New York, NY in 1893; Anton Bischof, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1775; Adolph Bischoff, who arrived in New York, NY in 1852.



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