The surname Borup was first found in Belgium, 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 Flanders, a province in Belgium, based on the ancient county of Bruge. Within this province the notable towns are Ostend, Furnes and Bruges. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
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Early History of the Borup family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Borup research. Another 68 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1446 and 1526 are included under the topic Early Borup History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Borup Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Bornuyt, Boornuyt, Bournight, Bourknight, Boornuyt, Boornoot, Boornite, Bournite, Boornyte, Bornyte, van Bornuyt, Bourknight, Bournight and many more.
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Early Notables of the Borup family
The surname was distinguished by many in this era including
Morten Borup (1446-1526), a Danish educator, cathedral cantor and Latin poet
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Migration of the Borup family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: including many settlers were recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.
Contemporary Notables of the name Borup (post 1700)
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Jørn Borup, Faculty of Theology at the University of Aarhus, Denmark
Belgium
