Recker History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

A multitude of prestigious family names, such as the surname Recker, were formed in the lands which became the modern German state of Prussia, which is known for its beauty, industry and military power. However, in the medieval era, Prussia was fragmented and inhabited by numerous barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The borders of the barbarian kingdoms, which were established after the fall of the Roman Empire, changed repeatedly. The region that came to be known as Prussia was roughly divided between the territories of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia and East Prussia. The Recker family emerged in Brandenburg-Prussia, and by the 19th century, Brandenburg-Prussia had incorporated East Prussia, West Prussia and many other German territories. Moreover, in the late 19th century, it led the German states in the German Unification.

Early Origins of the Recker family

The surname Recker was first found in Brandenburg, where this family became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the feudal system.

Early History of the Recker family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Recker research. Another 129 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1676, 1682, 1702, 1711, 1732, 1749, 1755, 1763, 1767, 1803, 1813, 1825 and 1884 are included under the topic Early Recker History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Recker Spelling Variations

Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Recker include Richter, Ricter, Rickter, Rychter, Rycter and many more.

Early Notables of the Recker family

Notable figures of the time with the name Recker were Christoph, or Christian, Friedrich Richter (1676-1711), a German hymnwriter and entomologist; and Johann Paul Richter (1763-1825), one of the most important and popular German writers of the early 19th century. He is known universally as "Jean Paul." Joseph Richter (1749-1813) was a satirical Viennese journalist. Ludwig Richter...
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Recker Ranking

In the United States, the name Recker is the 14,205^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Recker migration to the United States +

Much of German history has been shaped by the state of Prussia. It was an enduring military power until after the Second World War. At that time, the state was abolished altogether and its land divided between the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. While some Prussians were content to remain in those countries, others moved away, many of them migrating to North America. They entered the United States mostly through Philadelphia, moving on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Others went to Canada, settling on the prairies and in the province of Ontario. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were:

Recker Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

W Recker, who landed in America in 1845 2
Elisabeth Recker, aged 13, who arrived in New York, NY in 1847 2
Gerhard H Recker, aged 15, who arrived in New York, NY in 1847 2
Heinrich Recker, aged 18, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 2
Herm Recker, who arrived in America in 1847 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Recker (post 1700) +

Anthony Vito Recker (b. 1983), American Major League Baseball catcher
L. H. Recker, American politician, Mayor of Winter Haven, Florida, 1951 3
Judy Recker, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 2008 3
Harry Recker, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1948 3
B. H. Recker, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1928 3

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 17) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html