| ![Show Contents]() Rucks History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Early Origins of the Rucks familyThe surname Rucks was first found in Hessen, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied and enrolled by the princes of the region. In their later history the branches became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Chronicles first mention Betz Ruecker of Schweinfurt in 1388 and Peschklle Ruecker of Glatz in 1343. The variation Rueckert is the more recent, and Rueckhardt first appears in the 16th century. Early History of the Rucks familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rucks research. Another 219 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1545, 1550, 1594, 1631, 1667, 1689, 1788, 1834 and 1866 are included under the topic Early Rucks History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rucks Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Rucker, Ruecker, Ruckers (northern Germany), Ruckert (Franconia, Silesia), Rueckert, Rueckhardt, Ruckhardt, Rueckhart, Ruckhart, Ruckers, Rueckers, Rukker, Rucker, Ruck, Rucke and many more. Early Notables of the Rucks familyAnother 44 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Rucks Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rucks RankingIn the United States, the name Rucks is the 16,380th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1] Migration of the Rucks familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johann Gorg Ruck, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1732. Also, Wilhelm Ruke, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1753; Johan H. Rucke to Philadelphia in 1753; Hartman Ruckert to Philadelphia in 1787.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Rucks (post 1700) | + |
- Tim Rucks (1960-2015), American football player who played from 1983 to 1985 and coach from 1986 to 2012
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