Origin Displayed: Dutch
Spelling variations of this family name include: Wyck, Wycke, Wijk, Wyckes, Wycks, Wyckez, Wyckz, Wyckk, van Wyck, van Wick, Wicke, Weick, Wieck and many more.First found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Cornelis Barentse VanWyck, who arrived in New Netherland sometime between 1620 and 1664; Cornelis B. VanWyck, who came to New York in 1659; Cornelius Barentse VanWyck, who came to New York in 1660. (From www.HouseOfNames.com Archives copyright © 2000 - 2009)
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