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Early Origins of the Grecht family

The surname Grecht was first found in Belgium, 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 East Flanders, a province in Belgium. Within this province the notable towns are Ghent, the capital city, St Nicolas, Alost, Termonde and Oudenarde. 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 Grecht family

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Grecht Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gracht, Grachte, Grachten, Grachter, Grachtern, Grecht, Grechtler, Greucht, Gröcht and many more.

Early Notables of the Grecht family

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Migration of the Grecht family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Many settlers were recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.


Contemporary Notables of the name Grecht (post 1700) +

  • Rebecca Grecht, American politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Bronx County 5th District, 1924, 1928, 1929 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 11) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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