Floch Family Crest and Name History

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The Ancient History Of The Distinguished Surname Floch

Floch

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Floch history with Floch Family Crest
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Origin Displayed: German

Where did the German Floch family come from? What is the German coat of arms/family crest? When did the Floch family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the history of the family name?

Spelling variations of this family name include: Floch, Floche, Flochen, Flocher, Flochermann, Flochenhaus, Flock, Flockenbach, Flockh, Flöckher and many more.

First found in Austria, where the name Floch 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. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes:

Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
Known spelling variations
Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
First settlers to North America
Notable contemporary bearers of the name
A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Eva Floch and Catharina Flock, who both came to New York in 1857; Katharina Schliesser Flocken, who died in Ohio in 1862; Heinrich Flock, who arrived in New York in 1866.

For more information on the last name Floch, the PDF Surname History is available for purchase as well as other products.

Some noteworthy people of the name Floch

Father Henri Le Floch, rector of the French Seminary in Rome in the early 20th century until the late 1920s

Tell Me More About Family Crests

Family Crests: the Heraldic Artist

We have researched the Floch family crest in the most recognized sources. Before an artist or craftsman can render a family crest, it must exist. In other words the crest must have been designed and recorded by the heralds from time immemorial.

Heraldic designs matriculated by the lay-artist in many cases becomes uninspired, meretricious and even ugly...

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Family Crests: Timeline

Many of the symbols adopted into armory have been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians, but heraldry itself did not begin until the 11th century. In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...

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Family Crests: Elements

In the Floch coat of arms as in all coat of arms the crest is only one element of the full armorial achievement. Again the Family Crest is just part of the story of Coats of Arms or Heraldry. Heraldry is defined as the hereditary art or science of blazoning, the description is appropriate technical terms of Coats-of-Arms and other heraldic and armorial insignia, and is of very ancient origin...

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Family Crests and Genealogy: how they relate

We encourage you to study the Floch genealogy to find out if you descend from someone who bore a particular family crest. Anyone making a study of heraldry usually becomes interested in Genealogy or seeking legal claim to a particular family crest. No families, not even the royal houses, can make sound claim to the right to bear arms unless a proven connection is established through attested Genealogical records...

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Floch Family Crest Products

Anniversary

Anniversary products for the name Floch.

Apparel

Apparel emphasing the family crest for the name Floch.

Armorial histories

Armorial histories for the name Floch.

Ceramics

Ceramics with a Floch coat of arms.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms for the name Floch.

Downloads

Downloads revealing the family crest for the surname Floch.

Family Crest

Family Crest for the name Floch.

Family Tree

Family Tree displaying the family crest for the name Floch.

Hand Painted Plaques

Hand Painted Plaques with the family crest for the name Floch.

Keychains

Keychains with a Floch coat of arms.

Mouse pads

Mouse pads proudly displaying the Floch coat of arms.

New Products

New Products for the Floch family crest.

Packages

Packages for the Floch family crest.

Plaques and Frames

Plaques and Frames emphasing the family crest for the name Floch.

Surname Histories

Surname Histories for the name Floch.

Symbolism

Symbolism featuring the Floch family crest.

Travel Mugs

Travel Mugs with a Floch coat of arms.

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The Floch Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Floch Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.