Schapper History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Schapper

What does the name Schapper mean?

The Schapper surname is derived from the Middle High German word "schaf," meaning "sheep." As such, the name is thought to have originally been occupational.

Early Origins of the Schapper family

The surname Schapper was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. 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 Schapper family

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Schapper Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schaper, Schapper, Schapere, Schapers, Schaperes, Schappers, Schappere, Schaaper, Schaeper, Shaper, Schaperr and many more.

Early Notables of the Schapper family

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Schapper migration to the United States +

Schapper Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Johanna Schapper, who arrived in New York, NY in 1859
Christne Schapper, who settled in New York, NY in 1859
Christian Schapper, who settled in New York, NY in 1871
George Schapper, who landed in Arkansas in 1889 1

Sources +

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)