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Etymology of Copenhavor

What does the name Copenhavor mean?

The roots of the German surname Copenhavor lie in the former royal duchy of Swabia, now the modern state of Baden-Wurrtemburg. The name is derived from the German words "kapaun," meaning "capon," a rooster, and "hof," meaning "farm." Thus, it was most likely first borne by someone who lived on a farm where capons were raised.

Early Origins of the Copenhavor family

The surname Copenhavor was first found in the Baden region, where Zinken Koppenhöfen, the first recorded bearer of the name, was living in 1387. The young Copenhavor family was instrumental during these early years, playing an important role in the development of medieval Swabian society.

Early History of the Copenhavor family

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Copenhavor Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Koppenhöfer, Koppenhöffer, Koppenhofer, Koppenhoffer, Koppenhoefer, Koppenhoeffer, Koppenhoefen, Koppenhöfen, Koppenheffer, Copenhöfer, Coppenheffer, Copenhaver, Coppenhaver, Copenhoffer, Copenheffer and many more.

Early Notables of the Copenhavor family

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Migration of the Copenhavor family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas Koppenhoffer, who immigrated to Philadelphia in 1728.



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