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The surname Asperen was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Asperen research. Another 63 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Asperen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Asperen, Asperenn, Asperenns, Asperens, Asperene, Asperenes, Asper, Asperger, Asperren, Aspperen, Aspperens and many more.
From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Asper, who was on record in Pennsylvania in the 1635-1645 period; John Asper, who Oath of Allegiance was recorded in Pennsylvania in 1738; Peter Asper, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1754.