Schrapel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Schrapel

What does the name Schrapel mean?

The Schrapel surname is thought to be derived from the Bavarian dialect word "schropp," meaning a "pile of earth," and may have been a nickname for a rough or course person.

Early Origins of the Schrapel family

The surname Schrapel was first found in the Southern German states. Early records include a Johann Schrope in North Hesse in 1312, H. Scrupe in Stettin in 1350 and Lienhard der Schroppe in Tyrol in 1375.

Early History of the Schrapel family

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Schrapel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schropp, Schröpp, Schröppel, Schrap, Schreeb, Schrepp, Schrepl, Schröd, Schrodt and many more.

Early Notables of the Schrapel family

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Migration of the Schrapel family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johan Adam Schroff, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1734; Johann Adam Schroff, who came to Philadelphia in 1734; Matthaus Schrod, who came to America in 1741.

Contemporary Notables of the name Schrapel (post 1700) +

Brian Schrapel (b. 1946), Australian equestrian who competed in two events at the 1972 Summer Olympics