Kuch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The Kuch surname is derived from the Polish word "kucharz," which was derived from the occupational name which meant "cook."

Early Origins of the Kuch family

The surname Kuch 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. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. 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. 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 Kuch family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kuch research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1408, 1452, 1500, 1620, 1648 and 1697 are included under the topic Early Kuch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kuch Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kucharski, Kukarski, Kuekzkowski, Kuezuk, Kurcewski and many more.

Early Notables of the Kuch family

Prominent among those of the name Kuch in this period were

the Kucharski family of Polesie

Kuch migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kuch Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Anna Maria Kuch, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1738
Christoph Kuch, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749 1
Johan Nickel Kuch, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749 1
Andreas Kuch, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 1
Burckhardt Kuch, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754 1
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Kuch Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Christ Heinr Kuch, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1800 1
Maria Kuch, aged 34, who arrived in New York in 1854 1

Kuch Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Carl Kuch, who arrived in Oregon in 1900

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)