Wijk History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Wijk family

The surname Wijk was first found in Holland, where the name 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. The name was first recorded in Utrecht, a city and capital of the province of Utrecht. The ramparts of this ancient city were destroyed in 1830. The Domkerk (1254) is on the site of the original church of St. Willibrord in 720. In the crypt are the hearts of Conrad II (1039) and Henry V (1125) two German Emperors. The Museum is notable for its relics and artifacts. Its tumultuous history was strongly influenced by religious conflict. In their later history the surname 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 Wijk family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wijk research. Another 86 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1616, 1652, 1677, 1702, 1816 and 1869 are included under the topic Early Wijk History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wijk Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wyck, Wycke, Wijk, Wyckes, Wycks, Wyckez, Wyckz, Wyckk, van Wyck, van Wick, Wicke, Weick, Wieck and many more.

Early Notables of the Wijk family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included

Thomas Wijck (also Thomas Wijk, or Thomas Wyck) (1616-1677), a Dutch painter

Wijk migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Wijk Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Olof Wijk, aged 42, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1829 1

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)