Wacht History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Wacht family

The surname Wacht was first found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would shape European history. The name would emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Wacht family

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Wacht Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wachter, Waechter, Wachtel, Wachterer, Wachte, Wacht and many more.

Early Notables of the Wacht family

Prominent figures of the time who bore the name Wacht were Carl Eberhard Waechter, Lord Chamberlain at the court of Denmmark, who was raised into the nobility in 1779. He later became the Danish Ambassador to the Upper Rhine region, to Swabia, to the court of the Palatinate...
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Migration of the Wacht family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Joseph Wachter, who settled in Georgia with his wife Susannah and their two daughters in 1741 at the age of 36; Hans Georg Wachter came to Philadelphia in 1752.

The Wacht Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Industria et vigilantia
Motto Translation: By industry and vigilance.