Kasprzyk History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Kasprzyk

What does the name Kasprzyk mean?

The Polish Kasprzyk surname is of patronymic origin, it is a surname that was created from the first name of the father of the original bearer of the name. The Christian name Kaspar is of Old Germanic origin, deriving from the Persian word for "Treasurer." The name became popular as it had been ascribed by popular tradition in Europe to one of the three Magi.

Early Origins of the Kasprzyk family

The surname Kasprzyk was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. The earliest recorded instance of this surname found was of Johann Caspar listed in the in the "Regesta Episcoporum Constantiensium" in 1441 as being a chaplain at Schaffhausen, Germany. The Kasprzyk surname became noted for its many branches in the region, some were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew in power and influence.

Early History of the Kasprzyk family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kasprzyk research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1571, 1772, 1856 and 1859 are included under the topic Early Kasprzyk History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kasprzyk Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kaspor, Kasparek, Kaspar, Kasspair, Kasparik, Caspar, von Caspar, Casper, Caspergaard, Kasparski, Kasperski and many more.

Early Notables of the Kasprzyk family

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Kasprzyk migration to the United States +

Henryka Kasprzyk, aged 31, Polish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Batory" 1
Edward Kasprzyk, aged 3, Polish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Batory" 1
Jan Kasprzyk, aged 9, Polish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Batory" 1

Kasprzyk Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Rooahe Kasprzyk, aged 20, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Eider" in 1884 1
W. Kasprzyk, aged 24, Austrian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Bohemia" in 1884 1
Marie Kasprzyk, aged 30, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "California" in 1885 1
Martin Kasprzyk, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "California" in 1885 1
Franz Kasprzyk, aged 6, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "California" in 1885 1
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Kasprzyk migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Kasprzyk Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Eduard Kasprzyk, (Kazporzik) aged 36, Polish settler who arrived in Jacksons Bay, New Zealand aboard the ship “Fritz Reuter” in 1876
Auguste Kasprzyk, (Kazporzik) aged 35, Polish settler who arrived in Jacksons Bay, New Zealand aboard the ship “Fritz Reuter” in 1876

Contemporary Notables of the name Kasprzyk (post 1700) +

Stephen Kasprzyk (b. 1982), American rower who competed in the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics
Marian Krzysztof Kasprzyk (1939-2026), Polish welterweight boxer who competed in three Olympic games winning gold and bronze
Ewa Kasprzyk (b. 1957), née Witkowska, retired Polish sprinter who competed in the 1983 and 1987 World Championships
Ewa Kasprzyk (b. 1957), Polish actress, who has appeared in more than 80 films and television series

Sources +

Ellis Island Passenger Search (Retrieved 24th October 2022).https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/