Strope History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Belgium

Early Origins of the Strope family

The surname Strope 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 Strope family

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Strope Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Stroop, Stroup, Strope, Stroopere, Struppi and others.

Early Notables of the Strope family

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Strope Ranking

the United States, the name Strope is the 11,444^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Strope migration to the United States +

Strope Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

John Strope, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1773

Strope Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

S. W. Strope, who settled in New York, NY in 1851

Strope migration to Canada +

Strope Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Gaspe Strope, who settled in Canada in 1796

Contemporary Notables of the name Strope (post 1700) +

Ralph G. Strope, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for Michigan State House of Representatives from Ingham County 2nd District, 1950 2

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 20) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html