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Early Origins of the Werp family

The surname Werp was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Werp family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Werp research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1840 is included under the topic Early Werp History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Werp Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Werp, Weerp, Werpy, Werpe, Werpey, Weerpy and others.

Early Notables of the Werp family

Notable figures of the time with the name Werp were

  • the Werp family of Hanover


United States Werp migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Werp Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Franz Werp, aged 26, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Garonne"
  • Miss Clothilde Werp, aged 22, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Garonne"

Contemporary Notables of the name Werp (post 1700) +

  • Hans L Werp, author of "Håres hoppkomet" in 2007


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