The Schrapel surname is thought to be derived from the Bavarian dialect word "schropp," meaning a "pile of earth," and may have been a nickname for a rough or course person.
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Early Origins of the Schrapel family
The surname Schrapel was first found in the Southern German states. Early records include a Johann Schrope in North Hesse in 1312, H. Scrupe in Stettin in 1350 and Lienhard der Schroppe in Tyrol in 1375.
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Early History of the Schrapel family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schrapel research. Another 58 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1755 is included under the topic Early Schrapel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Schrapel Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Schropp, Schröpp, Schröppel, Schrap, Schreeb, Schrepp, Schrepl, Schröd, Schrodt and many more.
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Early Notables of the Schrapel family
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Migration of the Schrapel family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johan Adam Schroff, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1734; Johann Adam Schroff, who came to Philadelphia in 1734; Matthaus Schrod, who came to America in 1741.
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