Echter History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Echter family

The surname Echter 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 South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. 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 Echter family

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Echter Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Echten, Echtelt, Echter, Echtener, Echtenmann, Echtenberg, Eckten, Eichthal, Eichten and many more.

Early Notables of the Echter family

Julius Echter von Mespelbrunn (1545-1617) who was a Prince-Bishop of Würzburg...
Hamann Echter, vizedom of Aschaffenburg held Mespelbrunn Castle in the town of Mespelbrunn, between Frankfurt and Würzburg in the 15th century...

Echter migration to the United States +

Echter Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Anton Echter, who settled in Allegheny Co. Pennsylvania in 1889

Contemporary Notables of the name Echter (post 1700) +

Michael Echter (1812-1879), German painter, known primarily for historical scenes