Stroop History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Belgium

Early Origins of the Stroop family

The surname Stroop 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 Stroop family

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Stroop Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Stroop family

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Stroop migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Stroop Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Anna Barbara Hoffmann Stroop, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733
John Stroop, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1764 1

Stroop Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Franz Otto Stroop, who settled in America in 1838
Adam Otto Stroop, who arrived in America in 1840
A. Cath Stroop, who settled in America in 1840
Christoph Stroop, who settled in America in 1840
George Stroop, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1850 1
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Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)