Eiche History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The Eiche surname was created from one of several place names in Germany. Most of these were compound names containing the "Eiche" roots, which means "oak."

Early Origins of the Eiche family

The surname Eiche was first found in Germany, where since medieval times the name Eich was closely associated with the district's most dynamic historical developments. Being prominent in social affairs, the family formed alliances with other distinguished families during the turbulent events of the feudal era.

Early History of the Eiche family

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Eiche Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Eicha, Eiche, Eichel, Eicke, Eike, Eick, Eicke, Eke, Eych, Eyck, Aich, Aick, Eichell, Eychel, Eychell, Eickel, Eichels, Eickell, Eikkel and many more.

Early Notables of the Eiche family

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Eiche migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Eiche Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hans Martin Eiche, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 1
Conrad Eiche, who arrived in New York, NY in 1782 1

Eiche Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Henry Eiche, who arrived in New York in 1822 1

Citations +

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)