Declerck History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Declerck family

The surname Declerck 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 Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Declerck family

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Declerck Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Clercq, Clercqe, Clercqes, Clerrcq, Clerrcqe, Clerrcqs, Cleercq, Cleercqs, Clerceq, van Clerq, de Clerq, de Clercq and many more.

Early Notables of the Declerck family

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Declerck Ranking

In France, the name Declerck is the 5,215^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1

Declerck migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Declerck Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Clemence de Clerck, aged 42, who landed in America, in 1895

Declerck Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Jaon Declerck, who settled in Illinois in 1904
Achille De Clerck, aged 23, who immigrated to the United States from Clercken, Belgium, in 1907
Andre De Clerck, aged 3, who immigrated to America from Maldeghem, Belgium, in 1908
Alfons De Clerck, aged 5, who landed in America, in 1909
Emerance De Clerck, aged 11, who immigrated to the United States, in 1909
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Contemporary Notables of the name Declerck (post 1700) +

Roger De Clerck (1924-2015), Belgian entrepreneur and CEO of the Beaulieu textile group

Citations +

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