The surname Wierich is of German origin, and is derived from a nickname meaning "priest spreading incense." Etymologists believe that the name Wierich may also be derived from the personal names Wirich, Wigerich, and Wigirich, indicating descent.
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Early Origins of the Wierich family
The surname Wierich was first found in Saarburg, where Wiricus Vogelhunt was mentioned in records dating from 1229. His name was likely passed down through his descendants as the surname Wierich.
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Early History of the Wierich family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wierich research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1332, 1469, 1515, 1573, 1601, 1603, 1858 and 1921 are included under the topic Early Wierich History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Wierich Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Wyrick, Wyrich, Weihrich, Wierich, Wierig, Wierick, Weyrich and many more.
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Early Notables of the Wierich family
Notables with the name Wierich during this period were
Jörg Wierich (1515-1573), a prominent German curate, and Weirich August (1858-1921), a musician and composer who was director of the orchestra of St...
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Migration of the Wierich family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Christian Weirich, who came from Saarland to Philadelphia with his wife and children in 1757.
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