Hak History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Netherlands
England
Germany

The Hak name derives from the Middle Low German word "ha-ke," Dutch "haak," which means "a hook." The name may have been a nickname for someone with some deformity in a hook shape; or perhaps an occupational name for someone who made or used hooks.

Early Origins of the Hak family

The surname Hak 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 South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Hak family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hak research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1605, 1615, 1620, 1655, 1684, 1688, 1690 and 1692 are included under the topic Early Hak History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hak Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Haack, Haak, Hack, Hacke, Hacker, Häckel, Hacken, Heck, Hecke, Heckel, Hecken and many more.

Early Notables of the Hak family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included Theodore Haak (1605-1690), a German Calvinist scholar; Abraham van den Hecken (c.1615-c.1655), a Dutch painter...
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Hak migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hak Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

George Hak, who arrived in Maryland in 1666

Hak Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

John Hak, who settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1768

Hak Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Anna Christina Hak, who settled in Texas in 1844