| ![Show Contents]() Eckermann History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The name Eckermann evolved in ancient Germany in the state of Bavaria. It is a patronymic name. Patronymics are derived from the given name of the father of the bearer. Names derived from the name of the mother of the bearer, which are less common, are called metronymic names. Patronymic names were generally formed from traditional, German given names, rather than the names of saints or biblical figures, as is the custom in many other European cultures. Eckermann comes from the Germanic personal name Eckhart. The name Eckermann is a short form of this Germanic personal name, which is derived from the Old German word "ecka," which means "corner" or "edge." Thus, the original bearer of this name resided at the edge of a settlement or on the corner of a street. Early Origins of the Eckermann familyThe surname Eckermann was first found in Bavaria, where the family became noted for its many branches within the region, many houses acquiring a status and influence which rivaled that of the landed aristocracy. In their later history some branches were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they distinguished themselves through their contributions to the social, political, and economic developments of the nation. Early History of the Eckermann familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eckermann research. Another 159 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1103, 1108, 1486, 1543, 1760, 1766, 1774, 1778, 1792, 1801 and 1854 are included under the topic Early Eckermann History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Eckermann Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Eckermann include Eck, Ecker, Ecke, Ekker, Eker, Ekert, Ekke, Eckher, Eckherr, Echer, Eckermann and many more. Early Notables of the Eckermann familyProminent among members of the name Eckermann in this period include - Johann Maier Eck (1486-1543), who was a powerful opponent of Martin Luther and the Reformation; Johann Peter Eckermann (1792-1854) was an author in his own right, but was most famous for his friendshi...
 Eckermann migration to the United States | + |
European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Eckermanns to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Eckermann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Gustav Eckermann, who arrived in Iowa in 1852 1
- Louis Eckermann, who landed in America in 1857 1
- Ernst Eckermann, who landed in Texas in 1866 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Eckermann (post 1700) | + |
- Johann Peter Eckermann (1792-1854), German author
- Ali Cobby Eckermann (b. 1963), Australian poet of Aboriginal Australian ancestry
- 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)
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Eckermann migration to the United States 
