Kloppers History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Kloppers family

The surname Kloppers was first found in Holland, where the name 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. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It holds great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. They were originally of Bucquoy in ancient times but when they moved from France and assumed the style of de Klopper. The name also branched into the province of Haarlem.

Early History of the Kloppers family

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Kloppers Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Clopper, de Klopper, Klopper, Klopffer, Kloper and many more.

Early Notables of the Kloppers family

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Migration of the Kloppers family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: ??? Klopper, who arrived in America sometime between 1607 and 1657; Cornelis Jansen Clopper, who settled in Brazil in 1655; Cornelis Yanzen Clopper, who arrived in New York in 1664.

Contemporary Notables of the name Kloppers (post 1700) +

Jacobus "Kobie" Kloppers (b. 1937), South African-born, Canadian composer, musicologist and organist
Richardene Kloppers (1926-2009), Namibian teacher from Keetmanshoop, Namibia
Marius Jacques Kloppers (b. 1962), South African-born Australian businessman and former CEO of BHP Billiton, the world's largest mining company