Copinger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Early Origins of the Copinger family

The surname Copinger was first found in County Cork (Irish: Corcaigh) the ancient Kingdom of Deis Muin (Desmond), located on the southwest coast of Ireland in the province of Munster, where they are thought to have come originally from Denmark, perhaps as early as the 10th century.

Early History of the Copinger family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Copinger research. Another 185 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1301, 1319, 1422, 1461, 1634, 1636, 1638, 1639, 1642, 1753, 1794, 1808, 1830 and 1893 are included under the topic Early Copinger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Copinger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Coppinger, Coppenger, Copenger, Copinger, Coppynger, Copinsher, Coppinsher and many more.

Early Notables of the Copinger family

Notable amongst the family name at this time was

Dominick Copinger, who was a member of the Irish Parliament from the city of Cork in 1634
Stephen Copinger (b. 1794), a lawyer in Ireland, who graduated from Trinity College, Dublin

Migration of the Copinger family to Ireland

Some of the Copinger family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Copinger migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Copinger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

James Copinger, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1808
Patt Copinger, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1865

Contemporary Notables of the name Copinger (post 1700) +

Walter Arthur Copinger (1847-1910), lawyer, historian, antiquary, who was Lord of the Manor of Buxhall, Suffolk

The Copinger Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Virtute non vi
Motto Translation: By virtue not by force.