Show ContentsShupp History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Shupp family

The surname Shupp was first found in Belgium, 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 Liege, a province in Belgium, center of Walloon country. Within this province the notable towns are Liege, the capital city, seat of the great cathedral of St. Lambert destroyed in 1794. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Shupp family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Shupp research. Another 64 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1852 is included under the topic Early Shupp History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Shupp Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schupp, Schuppen, Schoepen, Scoeppingk and others.

Early Notables of the Shupp family

More information is included under the topic Early Shupp Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


Shupp migration to the United States +



Shupp Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Jacob Shupp, who settled in Philadelphia in 1749
Shupp Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Leonard Shupp, who settled in Iowa sometime between 1849 and 1857

Contemporary Notables of the name Shupp (post 1700) +

  • Dave Shupp, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Texas State House of Representatives 60th District, 2008 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 14) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


Houseofnames.com on Facebook