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Early Origins of the Ruprecht family

The surname Ruprecht was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Ruprecht family

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Ruprecht Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ruppert, Rupprecht, Ruppert, Ruperecht, Ruprecht and many more.

Early Notables of the Ruprecht family

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Ruprecht migration to the United States +



Ruprecht Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Zimmerebner Ruprecht, who landed in Georgia in 1738 aboard the ship "Charles"
Ruprecht Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Bernhard Ruprecht, aged 31, Swiss settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Arago" in 1800 1
  • John Ruprecht, aged 28, Swiss settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Elizabeth" in 1826 1
  • Gottlieb Ruprecht, aged 16, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Johann Friedrick" in 1836 1
  • Philip Ruprecht, aged 45, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Johann Friedrick" in 1836 1
  • Anna Barbara Ruprecht, aged 47, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Johann Friedrick" in 1836 1
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Contemporary Notables of the name Ruprecht (post 1700) +

  • David Martin Ruprecht (b. 1948), American actor and writer
  • Steven Ruprecht (b. 1987), German footballer
  • Antal Ruprecht (1748-1818), Hungarian Chemist
  • William F. Ruprecht (b. 1956), American president and CEO of Sotheby's
  • Tony Ruprecht (b. 1942), Canadian former municipal politician, alderman in the Toronto City Council, Member of Provincial Parliament (1999-2011)
  • Franz Josef Ruprecht (1814-1870), Austrian-born physician and botanist active in the Russian Empire, the genus Ruprechtia is named after him
  • Ruprecht Gieger (b. 1908), well-known artist
  • Ruprecht Polenz (b. 1946), German politician


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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