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Early Origins of the Kaip family

The surname Kaip was first found in Bavaria, where the name Kaipff 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 Kaip family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kaip research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1755 is included under the topic Early Kaip History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kaip Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kaipff, Kaipf, Kaipffe, Kaipffes, Kaipffs, Kaipfs, Kaipfes, Kaippf, Kaippff, Kiapff, Kaiff, Kaif, Kaip and many more.

Early Notables of the Kaip family

Prominent among members of the name Kaip in this period include

  • the Kaipff family of Bavaria


United States Kaip migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kaip Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Susana Knopp Kaip, who settled in Mercer Co. ND in 1918
  • Joseph Kaip, who settled in Mercer Co. ND in 1918

Canada Kaip migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kaip Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century


  1. Seary E.R., Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland, Montreal: McGill's-Queen's Universtity Press 1998 ISBN 0-7735-1782-0


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