Eckler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The name Eckler evolved in ancient Germany in the state of Bavaria. It is a patronymic name. Patronymics are derived from the given name of the father of the bearer. Names derived from the name of the mother of the bearer, which are less common, are called metronymic names. Patronymic names were generally formed from traditional, German given names, rather than the names of saints or biblical figures, as is the custom in many other European cultures. Eckler comes from the Germanic personal name Eckhart. The name Eckler is a short form of this Germanic personal name, which is derived from the Old German word "ecka," which means "corner" or "edge." Thus, the original bearer of this name resided at the edge of a settlement or on the corner of a street.

Early Origins of the Eckler family

The surname Eckler was first found in Bavaria, 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. In their later history some branches were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they distinguished themselves through their contributions to the social, political, and economic developments of the nation.

Early History of the Eckler family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eckler research. Another 159 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1103, 1108, 1486, 1543, 1760, 1766, 1774, 1778, 1792, 1801 and 1854 are included under the topic Early Eckler History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Eckler Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Eckler include Eck, Ecker, Ecke, Ekker, Eker, Ekert, Ekke, Eckher, Eckherr, Echer, Eckermann and many more.

Early Notables of the Eckler family

Prominent among members of the name Eckler in this period include Johann Maier Eck (1486-1543), who was a powerful opponent of Martin Luther and the Reformation; Johann Peter Eckermann (1792-1854) was an author in his own right, but was most famous for his friendship with Goethe; he was the latter's literary executor and his recorded conversations with Goethe gave the public many insights into the character of Germany's greatest author.Johann Friedrich Eck was an eminent violin-player, born 1766 at Mannheim, where his father was a member of the band. He was a pupil of Danner, and soon rose to be one...
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Eckler migration to the United States +

European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Ecklers to arrive in North America, and among them were:

Eckler Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hans Henrich Eckler, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1732 1
Johan Hendrick Eckler, aged 21, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1732 1
Augustus Eckler, who landed in New York in 1761 1
Hendrick Eckler, who arrived in New York in 1761 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Eckler (post 1700) +

Albert Ross Eckler Jr. (b. 1927), American logologist and statistician
Albert Ross Eckler Sr. (1901-1991), Deputy Director of the United States Census Bureau from 1949 to 1965, and its Director from 1965 until 1969
Harry Eckler (b. 1916), considered to be the finest hardball and fastpitch softball first baseman in Canada in the 1940s and 1950s
Rebecca Eckler (b. 1973), Canadian journalist and author

Citations +

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)