Hanckwitz History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Hanckwitz familyThe surname Hanckwitz was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. The surname 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. They held a family seat at Pomian. In their later history the name 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 Hanckwitz familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hanckwitz research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1600, 1674 and 1815 are included under the topic Early Hanckwitz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hanckwitz Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Anculewicz, ankitz, Hancewicz, Hankiewicz, Hanuszewicz, Hanckwitz, Haniewicz and many more. Early Notables of the Hanckwitz familyMore information is included under the topic Early Hanckwitz Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Hanckwitz familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: those who traveled to the New World and established themselves along the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada in the 18th and 19th centuries..
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