The surname Stappens 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 Brabant, an ancient duchy from 1190 onward. Within the province Brussels and Louvain are the major cities and the smaller Clabecq, Tubize and Wavre towns. Other towns include Vilvorde, Tirlemont and Hal. 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. This family are believed to have descended from an ancient Spanish family which settled here during the occupation of the Habsburgs.
Early History of the Stappens family
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Stappens Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Stapper, Stappers, Stappens, Stappenter and others.
Early Notables of the Stappens family
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Migration of the Stappens family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Andreas Stapper, who settled in Lancaster, PA in 1778; Johanna Stapper, who settled in North America in 1830; Anton Stapper, who came to North America in 1830.
