The Culpepper family name carries a rich heritage that spans from prehistoric migrations through medieval England to colonial Virginia and across modern America. Through DNA testing and meticulous genealogical research, we can trace our ancestral journey back 60,000 years through genetic markers, and our documented family history back over 800 years through written records.

Approximately 80% of American Culpeppers share a common ancestor: Henry Culpeper of Lower Norfolk County, Virginia (circa 1633-after 1675). His arrival in colonial America in 1653 marked the beginning of the American Culpepper story—a story that would eventually spread to all 50 states.

The name has various spellings throughout history, including Culpepper, Culpeper, and Colepeper, reflecting the fluid nature of spelling in early historical records.