Shrope History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Shrope

What does the name Shrope mean?

The Shrope 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 Shrope family

The surname Shrope 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 Shrope family

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Shrope 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 Shrope family

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Migration of the Shrope 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 Shrope (post 1700) +

Nancy Shrope, American Assistant Director, OGRD at Washington State University
Nicole Shrope, American actress, known for Pirates Maiden (2014)
D.J. Shrope, American producer, known for UFC on Fox (2011), UFC Tonight (2012) and The Ultimate Fighter (2005)