Keppe Surname History

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• England

Etymology of Keppe

Keppe is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin. It was a name given to a rotund individual. The nickname is derived from the Old English word cypping, which is further derived from the Old German word kupp, which meant "to swell, to be swollen." The name Keppe is derived from the simple form of the word cypping, cyppe.

Early Origins of the Keppe family

Early History of the Keppe family

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Keppe Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Keppe were recorded, including Kipps, Kipp, Kippe, Keppe, Cheppe and others.

Early Notables of the Keppe family

• Richard Keppe, a prominent landholder in 14th century Sussex

Migration of the Keppe family

To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Keppe family emigrate to North America: Jean Kipps who sailed to Barbados in 1680 and William Kipps who arrived in Maryland in 1740.