| ![Show Contents]() Kropf History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Netherlands
Early Origins of the Kropf familyThe surname Kropf 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 South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Kropf familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kropf research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1769 and 1833 are included under the topic Early Kropf History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kropf Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Krap, Krapp, Krapf, Krappf, Kraap, Kraps, Krapps, Krapes, Krappes, Krapfs, Krapfes, Krappfs and many more. Early Notables of the Kropf familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kropf Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kropf Rankingthe United States, the name Kropf is the 15,156th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
| Kropf migration to the United States | + |
Kropf Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Christian Kropf, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1729 2
Kropf Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- A Kropf, aged 16, who landed in New York in 1864 2
| Kropf migration to Canada | + |
Kropf Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Jacob Kropf, who landed in Canada in 1831
| Contemporary Notables of the name Kropf (post 1700) | + |
- Jeff Kropf, American farmer and former politician, Oregon State Representative (2005-2006), host of a conservative talk radio show named The Jeff Kropf Show
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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