Kop History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsSimilar to many Austrian family names, the distinguished surname Kop is a proud sign of a rich and ancient ancestry. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Austria were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. The surname Kop is derived from the Hebrew personal name Jacob, meaning supplanter. Early Origins of the Kop familyThe surname Kop was first found in Austria, where the family rose to prominence early in the mediaeval era. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Kop familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kop research. Another 185 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1804, 1816 and 1849 are included under the topic Early Kop History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kop Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Kopp, Koepp, Kop, Koep, Koppe, Koeppe, Kope, Koepe, Koeppen, Koppen and many more. Early Notables of the Kop familyNotable figures of the time with the name Kop were
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Kop Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Kop Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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