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Austria is the homeland of the Linck family. Originally, the Austrian people were known only by a single name. The process by which hereditary surnames were adopted in Austria is extremely interesting. The process took place during the Middle Ages when people began to assume an extra name to avoid confusion and to further identify themselves. Often they adopted names that were derived from nicknames.

Early Origins of the Linck family

The surname Linck was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied and enrolled by the princes of the region. Chronicles mention one Francze Lynke (Lynkehand) of Liegnitz in 1397, and one Herman Lynkfuss of Sorau in 1381. The literal meaning of the name was "left-handed," or even "one who is clumsy or awkward," but was taken on by numerous branches of the family. They became a power unto themselves, and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew wealthier and more influential.

Early History of the Linck family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Linck research. Another 165 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1286, 1658, 1674, 1734, 1807, 1816, 1820 and 1905 are included under the topic Early Linck History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Linck 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 Linck include Linker, Lincker, Link, Linke, Linke, Lynker, Lyncker, Lynke, Linkhand, Lyncke and many more.

Early Notables of the Linck family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Linck were

Johann Heinrich Linck the elder (1674-1734), a German pharmacist and naturalist

Linck Ranking

In the United States, the name Linck is the 18,126^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Linck migration to the United States +

After the First World War, Austria became a republic. The Treaty of Versailles broke up the empire in 1919 and many of the Sudeten Germans were incorporated into the new nation of Czechoslovakia. In the 20th century, many Austrians migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Linck were

Linck Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Thomas Linck, who arrived in Maryland in 1668 2

Linck Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Wilhelm Linck, who landed in New York in 1709-1710 2
Johannes Linck, who arrived in New York in 1709 2
Martin Linck, who landed in New York in 1709 2
Willem Linck, who arrived in New York in 1715-1716 2
Ana Madlena Linck, aged 40, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733 2
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Linck Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Peter Linck, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1800 2
Lewis Linck, who landed in New York in 1830 2
John C Linck, aged 37, who landed in Missouri in 1840 2
Mr. Christ. Linck, (Link), German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Colchis"
Frank Linck, who arrived in Mississippi in 1874 2
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Linck migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Linck Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Anna Linck, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
Elisabeth Linck, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1757
Johannes Linck, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757
Louis Linck, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757

Contemporary Notables of the name Linck (post 1700) +

Alaska S. Linck, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Alaska territorial House of Representatives 4th District, 1943-46 3
Adam Linck, American politician, Member of Missouri State House of Representatives from St. Louis City 2nd District, 1907-08 3

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html