The Zipfer 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.
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Early Origins of the Zipfer family
The surname Zipfer 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 Zipfer family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zipfer research. The years 1304, 1791, 1863 and 1917 are included under the topic Early Zipfer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Zipfer Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Zipfer, Zippel, Zipper, Zipfler, Zippler and others.
Early Notables of the Zipfer 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... Another 29 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Zipfer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
