Acher History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
France

This surname was derived from the Saxon name "Acca"

Early Origins of the Acher family

The surname Acher was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from early times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Acher family

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Acher Spelling Variations

Acher has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Spelling variants included: Acker, Ackers, Ackhurst, Ackerson, Acaster, Ackaster, Akaster, Akester and many more.

Early Notables of the Acher family

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Acher Ranking

In France, the name Acher is the 8,801^st most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 1

Acher migration to the United States +

In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Achers to arrive on North American shores:

Acher Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jacob Acher, who settled in Philadelphia in 1737
Hans Acher, who settled in Carolina in 1742

The Acher Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: La liberte
Motto Translation: Liberty.

Citations +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/