German patronymic such as Ecgers names emerged as early as the mid-9th century. These surnames were derived from the given name of the father of the first bearer of the name; Ecgers means "son of Eggert."
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Early Origins of the Ecgers family
The surname Ecgers was first found in Schleswig-Holstein, where the family became noted for its many branches within the region, many houses acquiring a status and influence which rivaled that of the landed aristocracy. This name was quite common in the city of Hamburg.
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Early History of the Ecgers family
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Ecgers Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Eggers, Egers, Egge, Eggens, Egges, Ecgers, Eggs, Egs, Eggerts, Egging, Eggerding and many more.
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Early Notables of the Ecgers family
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Migration of the Ecgers family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Julius Eggers, age 39; who arrived in Albany, N.Y. in 1776. Charlotte Eggers settled with her 4 children in Baltimore, Maryland in 1823; E.A. Eggers settled in Philadelphia in 1862.
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