Caspar History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Polish Caspar surname is of patronymic origin, it is a surname that was created from the first name of the father of the original bearer of the name. The Christian name Kaspar is of Old Germanic origin, deriving from the Persian word for "Treasurer." The name became popular as it had been ascribed by popular tradition in Europe to one of the three Magi. Early Origins of the Caspar familyThe surname Caspar was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. The earliest recorded instance of this surname found was of Johann Caspar listed in the in the "Regesta Episcoporum Constantiensium" in 1441 as being a chaplain at Schaffhausen, Germany. The Caspar surname became noted for its many branches in the region, some were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew in power and influence. Early History of the Caspar familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Caspar research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1571, 1772, 1856 and 1859 are included under the topic Early Caspar History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Caspar Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Kaspor, Kasparek, Kaspar, Kasspair, Kasparik, Caspar, von Caspar, Casper, Caspergaard, Kasparski, Kasperski and many more. Early Notables of the Caspar familyMore information is included under the topic Early Caspar Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Caspar RankingIn France, the name Caspar is the 3,369th most popular surname with an estimated 2,000 - 2,500 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Caspar Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Caspar Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Caspar Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Caspar Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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