Hopfer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Hopfer family

The surname Hopfer was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Hopfer family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hopfer research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1789 and 1855 are included under the topic Early Hopfer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hopfer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hoop, Hoogh, Hooper, Hoopen, Hoopern, Hooperbusch, Hoopermann, Hop, Hope, Hopfer, Hood, Hooden and many more.

Early Notables of the Hopfer family

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Hopfer migration to the United States +

Hopfer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Simon Hopfer, who arrived in America in 1781 1

Hopfer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jakob Hopfer, who settled in America sometime between 1816 and 1817

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)