Vlack History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Vlack family

The surname Vlack was 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. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Vlack family

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Vlack Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vlak, Vlake, Vlaken, Vlack, Vlacker, Vlakveld, Vlach, Flach, Flack, Flake, Flachen and many more.

Early Notables of the Vlack family

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Vlack migration to the United States +

Vlack Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Josef Vlack, who arrived in New York, NY in 1882

Contemporary Notables of the name Vlack (post 1700) +

Homer Van Vlack, American politician, Village President of Des Plaines, Illinois, 1883-84 1

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html