Zech History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Zech family

The surname Zech was first found in Silesia, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later be associated with noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Zech family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zech research. Another 181 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1440, 1509, 1649, 1716, 1719, 1729, 1745, 1773, 1789, 1793 and 1850 are included under the topic Early Zech History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Zech Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Zech, Zeche, Zechen, Zeck, Zecke, Zoch, Zoche, Zechau and many more.

Early Notables of the Zech family

Notables of the period with the surname Zech were

Count August Ferdinand von Zech (1719-1793) of the prominent Saxon line, who was the lord of the estates Schmorkau, Klingenberg, and Salsitz, and became Privy Councellor and Lord Chamberlain of the Sa...

Zech migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Zech Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jacob Zech, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1751 1
Phillipus Zech, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1753

Zech Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Conrad Zech, aged 24, who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Neptune" 1
Robert Zech, who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Neptune"

Contemporary Notables of the name Zech (post 1700) +

Benno Zech (1928-2022), German teacher and politician, member of the Christian Democratic Union, he served in the Landtag of Rhineland-Palatinate from 1983 to 1987
Rosel Zech (b. 1942), German-born actor in theater and film
Walther Zech (b. 1918), prominent German publisher, editor of the Duesseldorfer Zeitschriftenverlag, managing director of the Mainzer Verlaganstalt. He received numerous awards: Officer, Order of Merit (France) and the Ring of Honour (Mainz)

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)