| ![Show Contents]() Broeck History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of BroeckWhat does the name Broeck mean? The historic region of Prussia is the homeland of the Broeck family. Two of the types of family names found in medieval Prussia were patronymic surnames, derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which were derived from the mother's given name. The family name Broeck is a patronymic surname that comes from near a bridge. The family name Broeck was originally derived from the German word brücke, which in turn was originally derived from the Old German brugga, which means bridge. However, in the Low German regions, the name Broeck stems from the Low German word brauk which means swamp. Alternatively, in the eastern parts of Germany, the surname Broeck originated as a nickname type of surname derived from the Wendish (Slavic) word bruk, which means beetle or bug. Early Origins of the Broeck familyThe surname Broeck was first found in Bavaria, where the name Bruck became noted for its many branches with the region where each house acquired a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. One of the first records of the family was Ocko I tom Brok (de Broke) (c. 1345-1389), Chieftain of the Brokmerland and the Auricherland in East Frisia, a former territory on Germany's North Sea coast (1376-1389.) His son, Ocko II tom Brok (1407-1435) was also Chieftain of the Brokmerland and the Auricherland in East Frisia. Early History of the Broeck familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Broeck research. Another 90 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1500, 1515 and 1554 are included under the topic Early Broeck History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Broeck Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Broeck include Bruch, Brucke, Brukke, Breuck, Breucke, Breuch, Breukk, Brueck, Bruech, Bruecke and many more. Early Notables of the Broeck familyMore information is included under the topic Early Broeck Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Broeck migration to the United States | + |
The state of Prussia was a great influence on the shape of modern Germany. After the Second World War, Prussia's land was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany and the state was abolished. Some Prussians remained in those countries after the war, while many others migrated to North America in search of a new start. Philadelphia was their primary point of entry to the United States, after which many of them moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. A large number of Prussians also migrated to Ontario and the prairie provinces as United Empire Loyalists. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Broecks to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Broeck Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Hendrik Cornelis Broeck, who arrived in New Netherland(s) in 1653 1
Broeck Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Dirck Wessels Ten Broeck, who arrived in New York in 1715-1716 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Broeck (post 1700) | + |
- Jurgen Van den Broeck (b. 1983), Belgian former road bicycle racer, who competed professionally between 2004 and 2017
- Paul N. van den Broeck (1904-1972), Belgian bobsledder and ice hockey player who competed during the early 1920s
- Nicolle Van Den Broeck (1946-2017), Belgian racing cyclist
- Joris Pieters van den Broeck (1610-1652), Frisian sailor in the service of the Admiralty of Friesland
- Jan Van Den Broeck (b. 1989), Belgian middle distance runner, he competed at the 2012 World Indoor Championships
- Hendrick van den Broeck (1530-1597), or Arrigo Fiammingo was a Flemish painter, fresco painter, glass painter and sculptor of the late-Renaissance
- Elias van den Broeck (1652-1708), Dutch still life painter
- Chrispijn van den Broeck (1523-1591), Flemish painter, draughtsman, print designer and designer of temporary decorations
- Charlotte Van den Broeck (b. 1991), Belgian poet
- ... (Another 3 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
- 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)
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