Emch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Scotland

Etymology of Emch

What does the name Emch mean?

Emch was first used as a surname by descendants of the Pictish people of ancient Scotland. The ancestors of the Emch family lived in one of several places named Inch in the counties of Angus and Perth. The surname Emch belongs to the category of habitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. The form Hinch grew in popularity after the 16th century.

Early Origins of the Emch family

The surname Emch was first found in Perthshire (Gaelic: Siorrachd Pheairt) former county in the present day Council Area of Perth and Kinross, located in central Scotland, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Emch family

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Emch Spelling Variations

Repeated and inaccurate translation of Scottish names from Gaelic to English and back resulted in a wide variety of spelling variations with single names. Emch has appeared Hinch, Inch, Inches and others.

Early Notables of the Emch family

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Emch migration to the United States +

Many Scottish families suffered enormous hardships and were compelled to leave their country of birth. They traveled to Ireland and Australia, but mostly to the colonies of North America, where many found the freedom and opportunity they sought. It was not without a fight, though, as many were forced to stand up and defend their freedom in the American War of Independence. The ancestors of these Scots abroad have rediscovered their heritage in the last century through the Clan societies and other organizations that have sprung up across North America. Immigration and passenger ship lists show some important early immigrants bearing the name Emch:

Emch Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

N. Emch, aged 28, who arrived in America, in 1892

Emch Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Walter Emch, aged 14, who, who arrived in America from Basel, Switzerland, in 1911
Arnold Emch, aged 39, who arrived in America from Basel, Switzerland, in 1911
Hilda Emch, aged 35, who arrived in America from Basel, Switzerland, in 1911