Show ContentsZack History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

This name is derived from Zacharias, the name of an Old Testament Prophet, as well as the father of John the Baptist in the New Testament.

Early Origins of the Zack family

The surname Zack was first found in Austria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Zach became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.

Early History of the Zack family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zack research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1649, 1679, 1705, 1712, 1765 and 1801 are included under the topic Early Zack History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Zack Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Zach, Zack, Zak, Zech, Zeck, Zek, Zaech, Zaeck and many more.

Early Notables of the Zack family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Zack were Johann Michael Zächer (1649-1712), an Austrian composer, born in Vienna. He was Domkapellmeister of St. Stephen's...
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Zack Ranking

In the United States, the name Zack is the 7,784th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Zack family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacob Zech, who came to Pennsylvania in 1751; Conrad Zech settled in Texas in 1846; Joseph Zach came with his family to Texas in 1854; Edward Zach came to Philadelphia in 1877.


Contemporary Notables of the name Zack (post 1700) +

  • Maria Strollo Zack, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 2008 2
  • Robert Zack Bronson (b. 1974), former professional American football safety
  • Peter Zack Geer (1928-1997), American Democratic politician from Georgia
  • Zack Baun (b. 1996), American football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL)
  • Zack Estrin (1970-2022), American television producer and screenwriter, known for Prison Break (2005), Lost in Space (2018) and No Ordinary Family (2010)
  • Zack Killpack, American actor, known for Laser Grapes of Space Wrath (2008)
  • Zack Lively (b. 1987), American actor best known for his role as Heath on ABC Family's GREEK
  • Zack Nipper, American artist from Omaha
  • Zack Eskridge (b. 1988), American NFL and CFL quarterback
  • Zack Exley (b. 1969), American political and technology consultant


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 15) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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