Karpe History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Karpe emerged in Pomerania, which was a territory of Germany and a maritime province of Prussia. Early Origins of the Karpe familyThe surname Karpe was first found in Pomerania, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contributions to the emerging mediaeval society. The name became prominent as many branches of the family founded separate houses and acquired estates in various regions, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. Individual bearers of the name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include one "Karpe von Rostock" (c.1257,) and the knight Emecho Karpe who was born in 1270 in Mainz. Early History of the Karpe familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Karpe research. Another 157 words (11 lines of text) covering the year 1270 is included under the topic Early Karpe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Karpe Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Karp, Karpf, Karpe, Karpfen, Karpen, Carp, Carpf, Carpe, Carpfen, Carpen, Karpff, Karpffe, Karpffen, Carpff, Carpffe and many more. Early Notables of the Karpe familyProminent bearers of the name Karpe at this time were
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Karpe Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Karpe Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Karpe Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
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