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The Hecks name comes from the Middle High German word "hecke," or "hegge," meaning "hedge;" as such it was likely originally a topographic name for someone who lived near a hedge. This name is common in southern Germany and the Rhineland.
The surname Hecks was first found in Flanders, where the name Heck 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.
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Spelling variations of this family name include: Heck, Hecke, van Heck, van Hecke, van den Hecke and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Hecks Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.