Beckhoff History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Beckhoff

The colorful history of Switzerland, which is renowned for both its beauty and its political neutrality, provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Beckhoff family. Before the late Middle Ages, people were known only by a single name. However, as the population increased and travelers set out on their journeys, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves. Many people, such as the Beckhoff family, adopted the name of their feudal occupation as their surname. However, an occupational name did not become a hereditary surname until the office or type of employment became hereditary. The surname Beckhoff was an occupational name for a baker. Checking further we found the name was derived from the German word beck, which means bake.

Early Origins of the Beckhoff family

Early History of the Beckhoff family

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Beckhoff Spelling Variations

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Early Notables of the Beckhoff family

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