Boike History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Netherlands
Ukraine

Etymology of Boike

What does the name Boike mean?

The Dutch name Boike is a toponymic surname meaning "brook" or "river" and in the case of van der Beek, it means "from the brook" or "from the river."

Early Origins of the Boike family

The surname Boike 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 Overyssel, a province of Holland bordering Drenthe, Gelderland and Zutphen. The capital is Zwolle although Enschede is the largest town. Other towns to the south include Deventer, Hengelo, Kampen (noted for its fine town hall) and Almelo. 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 Boike family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boike research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1589 and 1644 are included under the topic Early Boike History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Boike Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: van der Beeck, van der Beek, van Beek, von der Beeck, van Beeck, van Beek, Vanderbeek, Vanderbeeck, Vanbeek and many more.

Early Notables of the Boike family

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Boike migration to the United States +

Boike Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

August Boike, aged 7, Prussian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "N. G. America" in 1870 1
Barbara Boike, aged 52, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "General Werder" in 1881 1
Josef Boike, aged 28, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "General Werder" in 1881 1
Dorothe Boike, aged 21, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "General Werder" in 1881 1
Alecitz Boike, aged 24, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Palatia" in 1898 1
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Boike Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Kea Boike, who arrived in Iowa in 1902
Kea Janssen Boike, who settled in Iowa in 1902

Sources +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result