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The surname Kepke was first found in Saxony, where the name Kopke became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name 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 Kepke research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1798 and 1802 are included under the topic Early Kepke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kopke, Kepke, Koepke, Koepcke, Koepp, Kopka and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Kepke Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Wilhelm Frederich Koepke settled in America with his wife Maria, four daughters and his mother in 1845; Johann Friederich Koepke settled in America with his wife Frida, and four children in 1846.