The surname Hapdank was first found in Volhynia, the eastern province of Poland which has changed hands throughout history so many times between Russia and Poland. Mostly populated by Ruthenians or Ukrainians, there are only 16% Poles and a like number of Jews. There are many Polish landowners and nobility. The main towns are Luck, Ostrog, Rowno, Dubno and Kowel. The surname 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. 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 major Clan to which this name has allegiance is Habdank of Samplawski.
Early History of the Hapdank family
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Hapdank Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Habdank, Hapdank, Samplawski, Samblawski, Sambla and many more.
Early Notables of the Hapdank family
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Migration of the Hapdank family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: those bearers who arrived at the ports of eastern North America during this period.
