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Early Origins of the Schacher family

The surname Schacher was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Schacher family

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Schacher Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schuker, Schucker, Schuckher, Schuker, Shucker, Shuker, Schucher and many more.

Early Notables of the Schacher family

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Schacher Ranking

In the United States, the name Schacher is the 16,737th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Schacher migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schacher Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Jacques Schacher, who settled in Philadelphia sometime between 1816 and 1817
  • Johann Schacher, who settled in America in 1872
  • Helene Gast Schacher, who settled in America in 1872
  • Christina Schacher, who settled in America in 1872
  • John Schacher, who arrived in Allegheny Co. Pennsylvania in 1888

Contemporary Notables of the name Schacher (post 1700) +

  • Mel Schacher (b. 1951), American bassist for rock band Grand Funk Railroad


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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