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![Show Contents]() Eckhard History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Eckhard familyThe surname Eckhard was first found in Lincolnshire where the Latin entry Simon filius Echardi was listed in the Curia Regis Rolls of 1219. A few years later, Adam Ecard was listed the Hundredorum Rolls of 1275 for Norfolk. 1 The name denotes "descendant of Agihard (sword edge, brave)." 2 3 "The surname lasted for many centuries in Norfolk, and probably still exists there. " 4 William Echard was rector of Cley, Norfolk in 1515 and Thomas Echard was bailiff of Yarmouth, Norfolk. 5 Early History of the Eckhard familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eckhard research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1670, 1678, 1707, 1720 and 1730 are included under the topic Early Eckhard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Eckhard Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Eckhard are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Eckhard include: Eckhard, Echard, Eckert, Eckett and others. Early Notables of the Eckhard familyDistinguished members of the family include Laurence Echard (c. 1670-1730) son of the Rev. Thomas Echard or Eachard of Barsham, Suffolk. He was a British historian, best known for his "The History...
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 Eckhard migration to the United States | + |
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Eckhard or a variant listed above:
Eckhard Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Adam Eckhard, who arrived in New York, NY in 1710-1714 6
- Niclaus Eckhard, who arrived in New York, NY in 1710-1714 6
- Conrad Henrich Eckhard, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749 6
- Zacharias Eckhard, who landed in New York, NY in 1750 6
- Henrick Eckhard, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1763 6
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Eckhard Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Mr. G. Willib Eckhard, aged 23, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1847 aboard the ship "Chas. N. Cooper"
- John Eckhard, who landed in Savanna(h), Georgia in 1856 6
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Eckhard Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Gottfried Eckhard, age 23, who arrived in Canada in 1783
| Contemporary Notables of the name Eckhard (post 1700) | + |
- S. C. Eckhard, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Oklahoma Territory, 1900 7
- Henry L. Eckhard, American Republican politician, Member of Connecticut State House of Representatives from Stamford; Elected 1902, 1908 7
- Johannes "Meister Eckhart" Eckhard, German theologian regarded as the founder of mysticism in Germany. His influential works concern the union of the individual soul with God
- Eckhard Wind, American politician, Representative from Missouri 8th District, 1886 8
- Eckhard Wiemers, German journalist, Wachterg-Zuellighoven
- Eckhard Gerdes (b. 1959), American novelist and editor
- Eckhard Hübner, German fighter pilot and flying ace in the Luftwaffe, during World War II, credited with 47 aerial victories
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
- Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
- Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
- Rye, Walter, A History of Norfolk. London: Elliot Stock, 62, Paternoster Row, 1885. Print
- 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)
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 28) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 26) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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