The surname Stroops 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 East Flanders, a province in Belgium. Within this province the notable towns are Ghent, the capital city, St Nicolas, Alost, Termonde and Oudenarde. 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 Stroops family
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Stroops Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Stroop, Stroup, Strope, Stroopere, Struppi and others.
Early Notables of the Stroops family
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Migration of the Stroops family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anna Barbara Hoffmann Stroup, who came to Pennsylvania in 1733; Adam Stroup, who came to Georgia sometime between 1733 and 1783; Charlotta Troup, who arrived in America in 1749.
