| ![Show Contents]() Posch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The ancient German region of the Rhineland was the original home of the name Posch. Posch was a local name, a type of hereditary surname that identified people by the places where they lived. Landowners were the first to use local names, often attaching the prefix "von", meaning "of" or "from", in some cases as a mark of aristocratic birth. Local names are by far the most common style of German hereditary surname. Posch was a name for someone who lived near bushes or a thicket. The distinguished name Posch is derived from the Old German word busc, which means thicket or brush. Early Origins of the Posch familyThe surname Posch was first found in the Rhineland, where the family became noted for its many branches within the region, many houses acquiring a status and influence which rivaled that of the landed aristocracy. In their later history some branches were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they distinguished themselves through their contributions to the social, political, and economic developments of the nation. The earliest individual bearer of this name to be mentioned in ancient chronicles was Cuentzlin in Busch of Wuerttenberg (1381). The Bussche variant claims descent from Lord Everhardus de Busche in 1255. The Lords von dem Bussche were originally from the County of Ravensberg on the border area of Ravensberg and the Prince-Bishopric of Osnabrück. Early History of the Posch familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Posch research. Another 241 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1234, 1387, 1475, 1534, 1623, 1704, 1729, 1793, 1832, 1840, 1842, 1908 and 1913 are included under the topic Early Posch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Posch Spelling VariationsOne 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 Posch include Busch, Buesch, Buscher, Buescher (Westphalia), Bush, Buesh, Busher, Buesher, Busche, Bushe, Pusch, Bussche, Bussch and many more. Early Notables of the Posch familyNotables with the name Posch during this period were - Isaac Posch (died 1623), who was an Austrian composer and organist...
 Posch migration to the United States | + |
Hundreds of thousands of Europeans, including many Rhinelanders, made the voyage to North America between the 17th and 20th centuries. It was an escape from religious persecution and poverty and also an opportunity for people to start over and own their own land. Most landed at Ellis Island, off New York before moving on to the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, and California. Some also landed in Canada and settled in Ontario, while others headed west to the prairie provinces. A study of passenger and immigration lists has shown a number of people bearing the name of Posch, or one of its variants, reaching North America shores very early:
Posch Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Emma Posch, aged 11, who immigrated to the United States, in 1892
Posch Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Andreas Posch, aged 12, who immigrated to the United States from Szepensck, Hungary, in 1905
- Barbala Posch, aged 16, who landed in America from Lzentkut, Hungary, in 1912
- Alois Posch, aged 19, who landed in America from Killersdorf, Austria, in 1913
- Friedrich Posch, aged 11, who immigrated to the United States from Volosca, Austria, in 1913
- Franz Posch, aged 22, who settled in America from Gratz, Austria, in 1914
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Posch (post 1700) | + |
- Joseph L. Posch Jr., American Republican politician, Candidate for Michigan State Senate 1st District, 1978 1
- Krista Posch (b. 1954), Italian-born, German television actress
- Luis Posch, Austrian bronze medalist luger at the 1956 European Championships
- Mario Posch (b. 1967), Austrian football coach and a former player
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Posch migration to the United States 
