Show ContentsCoppedge History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Coppedge family

The surname Coppedge was first found in Sussex where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1250 Henry Coppard held lands.

Early History of the Coppedge family

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Coppedge Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Coppard, Copperd, Copped, Coppad, Coppede, Copede, Copehude and many more.

Early Notables of the Coppedge family

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Coppedge Ranking

In the United States, the name Coppedge is the 12,456th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Coppedge migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Coppedge Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Llewellyn Coppedge, aged 30, who arrived in New York in 1913 aboard the ship "Majestic (1890)" from Southampton, England 2
  • Chas. D. Coppedge, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Houma" from Glasgow, Scotland 2
  • Charles D. Coppedge, aged 25, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "W. H. Tilford" from Nyborg, Denmark 2
  • Charles Coppedge, aged 26, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Saluda" from Antwerp, Belgium 2
  • J. H. Coppedge, aged 29, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "City of St. Joseph" from Bona via Malta and Gibralter 2
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Coppedge (post 1700) +

  • Michael Coppedge, American researcher at the University of Notre Dame
  • Len Coppedge, American actor, known for Thinking Speed (2014).
  • Elle Coppedge, American actress, known for Shift Drinks (2018).
  • Alex Coppedge, American Director, Producer and Editor, known for How Are We Doing? (2017) and The Forgotten Kingdom (2013)
  • Susan P. Coppedge, American attorney and diplomat, United States Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (2015-)
  • Fern Isabel Coppedge (1883-1951), née Kuns, American impressionist painter from Cerro Gordo near Decatur, Illinois
  • Charles Clark "C. C." Coppedge (1830-1898), American Texas Infantry officer and politician, born in Dickson County, Tennessee


The Coppedge 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: In constantia decus
Motto Translation: Honour in constancy.


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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