Show ContentsWalcher History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Walcher family

The surname Walcher was first found in Austria, where the name Walcher 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 Walcher family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Walcher research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1854 and 1873 are included under the topic Early Walcher History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Walcher Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Walcher, Wallcher, Walcherr, Walchere, Walchers, Walchher, Walsher, Walshire, Wilsher, Walcherre, Walcheres and many more.

Early Notables of the Walcher family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Walcher were

  • the Walcher family of Austria


United States Walcher migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Walcher Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Peter Walcher, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1751
Walcher Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Hannah Walcher, who arrived in Baltimore in 1831
  • Adam Walcher, who traveled from Bremen to New York city in 1860

Contemporary Notables of the name Walcher (post 1700) +

  • Greg Walcher, American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Colorado 3rd District, 2004 1
  • Hartwig Walcher (b. 1967), Austrian artist


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 1) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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