The surname Brixe was first found in Silesia, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. The name is said to derive from Saint Briccius.
Early History of the Brixe family
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Brixe Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Brix, Bricks, Bricker, Brickert, Brixe, Brixen, Brixel and many more.
Early Notables of the Brixe family
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Migration of the Brixe family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Peter Bricker, who came to Philadelphia in 1738 at the age of 32; as did Nicolaus Bricker in 1749; and Franz Bricker in 1743. Jacob Brickert arrived in Pennsylvania with his wife and family in 1750..
