| ![Show Contents]() Schalk History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Early Origins of the Schalk familyThe surname Schalk was first found in East Prussia, where the name came from humble beginnings in Livonia. They branched to Sweden very early and were granted lands and estates in that country but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status. Early History of the Schalk familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schalk research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1643, 1692, 1716, 1734 and 1776 are included under the topic Early Schalk History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Schalk Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schwalk, Schwalch, von Schwalk, von Schwalch and others. Early Notables of the Schalk familyNotables bearing the name Schalk of this period include Andrew Schalch (1692-1776), master-founder, born at Schaffhausen. After being employed in the cannon foundry at Douay he went...
Another 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Schalk Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Schalk RankingIn the United States, the name Schalk is the 18,010th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Schalk is ranked the 8,106th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2
 Schalk migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Schalk Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Barbaras Schalk, who settled in Baltimore in 1832
- Cather Schalk, who settled in Baltimore in 1832
- Carl Schalk, who arrived in New York, NY in 1837
- Adolph Schalk, who arrived in New York, NY in 1863
- Auguste Schalk, who settled in New York in 1868
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Schalk (post 1700) | + |
- Adolph Schalk, American politician, Member of New Jersey State House of Assembly from Essex County, 1863-64 3
- Schalk Verhoef (1935-1997), Dutch bronze medalist cyclist at the 1957 UCI Road World Championships
- Schalk "Schalla" Burger Jr. (b. 1983), South African rugby union player
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Schalk migration to the United States 
