Tepper History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Tepper family

The surname Tepper was first found in East Prussia, where the name Tepper came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Tepper family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tepper research. Another 101 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1768, 1836 and 1861 are included under the topic Early Tepper History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Tepper Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Tepper, Teper, Teppere, Teppers, Tepperes, Tepers, Tepere, Tepperr, Teeper, Teppeer, Teppe, Tepperman and many more.

Early Notables of the Tepper family

Notables bearing the name Tepper of this period include

the Tepper family of Prussia

Tepper Ranking

In the United States, the name Tepper is the 13,626^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Tepper migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Tepper Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Anna Tepper, aged 18, who immigrated to America, in 1894
Betty Tepper, aged 2, who landed in America, in 1896

Tepper Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Bernard Tepper, aged 46, who landed in America, in 1906
Chaim Schrmen Tepper, aged 21, who landed in America from London, in 1906
David Tepper, aged 20, who landed in America from Bolestow, Austria, in 1907
Chiel Tepper, aged 20, who immigrated to the United States from Frystak, Austria, in 1908
Efroim Tepper, aged 26, who immigrated to America from Kischinew, Russia, in 1912
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Tepper migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Tepper Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

J. Christoph Tepper, aged 32, who arrived in South Australia in 1847 aboard the ship "Gellert" 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Tepper (post 1700) +

Sheri Stewart Tepper (1929-2016), née Douglas, American author of science fiction, horror and mystery novels
Sid Tepper (1918-2015), American singer and songwriter who collaborated with Roy C. Bennett to produce several hits for Elvis Presley
Stephen Tepper (b. 1969), American NHL ice hockey player
Robert Tepper, American Grammy Award nominated singer, best known for his hit song "No Easy Way Out"
Lou Tepper (b. 1945), American college football coach
Leonard Tepper (1939-2001), American actor and comedian
David Tepper (b. 1957), American hedge fund manager and the founder of Appaloosa Management
Robyn Tepper, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008
Larry Tepper, American politician, Delegate to Socialist National Convention from District of Columbia, 1960
Irene Tepper, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Michigan Democratic State Central Committee, 1947; Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1948
... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) GELLERT 1847. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1847Gellert.htm