Biedenkopf History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Biedenkopf family

The surname Biedenkopf was first found in Hessen, where the name 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. The oldest branch of the family either originated from or lent its name to the town of Biedenkapf which lies near the source of the Lahn river at the foot of the mountain Epscloh in the Rothaar region. Literally, the word "kapf" means the summit of a mountain. Chronicles first mention Hermann Biedenkap of Kassel in 1390.

Early History of the Biedenkopf family

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Biedenkopf Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Biedenkapf, Biedenkopf, Biedenkap, Bidekopf, Bidekapf, Biddekaps, Bidekap, Bidekapps, Biddekapps, Bidekapse, Bidekapss, Bidekapsse and many more.

Early Notables of the Biedenkopf family

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Migration of the Biedenkopf family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Wilhelm Biedekopp settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1754.

Contemporary Notables of the name Biedenkopf (post 1700) +

Kurt Hans Biedenkopf (1930-2021), German politician who served as the first Minister President of the Free State of Saxony from 1990 until 2002, and as the 54th president of the Bundesrat in 1999 and 2000