Show ContentsKoppell History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Koppell family

The surname Koppell was first found in Nuremberg, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contributions to the emerging mediaeval society. The name became prominent as many branches of the family founded separate houses and acquired estates in various regions, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Koppell family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Koppell research. Another 136 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1739, 1765 and 1840 are included under the topic Early Koppell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Koppell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Koppel, Koppell, Coppell, Coppel and others.

Early Notables of the Koppell family

Prominent among members of the name Koppell in this period include

  • the Barons Koppel of Koppelle

Migration of the Koppell family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Heinrich, Jacob, Johan, Michel, Paulus and Peter all settled in Pennsylvania in 1749.


Contemporary Notables of the name Koppell (post 1700) +

  • Lorraine Coyle Koppell, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 2004 1
  • G. Oliver Koppell (b. 1940), American Democratic Party politician, Member of New York State Assembly, 1970-94; Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1984, 1996; Member City Council, New York City, from 2002 1
  • G Oliver Koppell (b. 1940), member of the New York City Council


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 12) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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