Zippel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Zippel

What does the name Zippel mean?

The Zippel surname is derived from the late Middle High German words "zipf," or "zipfel" meaning "point," "tip," or "corner." It has been suggested that the name may have been topographic, for someone who occupied a narrow corner of land; however, "zipfe," or "zippel" could also mean the point or tassel of a hood; thus suggesting a name evolving from a nickname.

Early Origins of the Zippel family

The surname Zippel was first found in documents dating back to the fourteenth century where Zippe was a fisherman and resident of Worms in the year 1304. Documents for the year 1429 indicate that Zipper (no forename) was residing in Roggwil in Switzerland. Later, Andreas Zipper was a resident of Wien (Vienna) in the year 1597.

Early History of the Zippel family

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Zippel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Zipfer, Zippel, Zipper, Zipfler, Zippler and others.

Early Notables of the Zippel family

Franz Xaver Maximilian Zippe (1791-1863), a Bohemian natural philosopher, scientist and mineralogist. He was born in Nieder Falkenau (now Kytlice) in the Austrian Empire. Gernot Zippe (1917-2008) was an Austrian...
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Contemporary Notables of the name Zippel (post 1700) +

David Joel Zippel (b. 1954), American musical theatre lyricist, director, and producer from Easton, Pennsylvania