| ![Show Contents]() Zach History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany This name is derived from Zacharias, the name of an Old Testament Prophet, as well as the father of John the Baptist in the New Testament. Early Origins of the Zach familyThe surname Zach was first found in Austria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Zach became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Early History of the Zach familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zach research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1649, 1679, 1705, 1712, 1765 and 1801 are included under the topic Early Zach History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Zach Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Zach, Zack, Zak, Zech, Zeck, Zek, Zaech, Zaeck and many more. Early Notables of the Zach familyDuring this period prominent bearers of the name Zach were Johann Michael Zächer (1649-1712), an Austrian composer, born in Vienna. He was Domkapellmeister of St. Stephen's...
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 Zach migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Zach Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Joseph Zach came with his family to Texas in 1854
- Edward Zach, who settled in Philadelphia in 1877
- Rudolph Zach, who arrived in Arkansas in 1892 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Zach (post 1700) | + |
- Ingar Zach (b. 1971), Norwegian Avant-Garde jazz musician
- Jan Zach (1699-1773), Czech violinist, organist, composer and teacher
- Zach Paul John Clough (b. 1995), English professional footballer who plays for Bolton Wanderers from Denton, England
- Zach Palmquist (b. 1990), American professional ice hockey defenseman
- Zach Crosswait, American director, known for his work on Linger Swirling (2017), His Thoughts on the Interior (2016) and Smiles of the Conqueror (2017)
- Zach Churchill (b. 1984), Canadian politician from Nova Scotia, Member of the House of Assembly (2010-)
- Zach Woodlee (b. 1977), American choreographer and dancer, best known as the choreographer and co-producer of the TV series Glee
- Zach Veach (b. 1994), American auto racing driver
- Zach Gilford (b. 1982), American Gotham Award nominated actor, best known for his role on the television series Friday Night Lights
- Zach Carriveau (b. 1990), American professional ice hockey defenceman
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Zach migration to the United States 
