The surname Echem was first found in Belgium, 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 East Flanders, a province in Belgium. Within this province the notable towns are Ghent, the capital city, St Nicolas, Alost, Termonde and Oudenarde. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
Early History of the Echem family
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Echem Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Isheim, van Iseghem, Isenghien, Iseghem, Echem and many more.
Early Notables of the Echem family
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Migration of the Echem family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johan Peter Isheim, who came to Pennsylvania in 1752.
