Koeppen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Koeppen

What does the name Koeppen mean?

Similar to many Austrian family names, the distinguished surname Koeppen is a proud sign of a rich and ancient ancestry. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Austria were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. The surname Koeppen is derived from the Hebrew personal name Jacob, meaning supplanter.

Early Origins of the Koeppen family

The surname Koeppen was first found in Austria, where the family rose to prominence early in the mediaeval era. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Koeppen family

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Koeppen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kopp, Koepp, Kop, Koep, Koppe, Koeppe, Kope, Koepe, Koeppen, Koppen and many more.

Early Notables of the Koeppen family

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Migration of the Koeppen family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johann Kopp, who came to America in 1738; Erdman Koppe, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1748; as did Ulrich Koppe in 1749 and Jacob Kopp in 1751; Johann Kopper, who settled on Long Island in 1780.

Contemporary Notables of the name Koeppen (post 1700) +

Wolfgang Arthur Reinhold Koeppen (1906-1996), German novelist
Jens Koeppen (b. 1962), German politician
Hans Friedrich Wilhelm Hugo Koeppen (1876-1948), German officer in the Prussian army, and a participant in the first car race around the world
Ernst Koeppen, prominent politician in Berlin
Brigadier Alan Koeppen Wendt (1892-1977), Commanding Officer 6th Australian Cavalry Brigade from 1937 to 1942 1

Sources +

Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2011, September 8) Alan Wendt. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Wendt/Alan_Koeppen/Australia.html