The Kasparoff surname is a patronymic formed from the first name Kaspar. This given name was quite popular in central Europe in the 18th century. It is derived from a Persian word which meant "treasurer," and was popularly thought to be the name of one of the three wise men (Magi); the other two being Balthasar and Melchior. Their supposed remains were brought to Cologne from Constantinople in the 12th century.
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Early Origins of the Kasparoff family
The surname Kasparoff was first found in Russia, where the name originated in early times.
Early History of the Kasparoff family
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Kasparoff Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kaspar, Kasparov, Kasperov, Kasperovich and others.
Early Notables of the Kasparoff family
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Migration of the Kasparoff family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jakob Kaspar, who came to America in 1880; Mary Kokachova, who came to America in 1874; Sofia Kasparova, who came to New York, NY in 1891; and Joseph Kaspareck, who arrived in Texas in 1868..
