| ![Show Contents]() Eckberg History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of EckbergWhat does the name Eckberg mean? Similar to many Austrian family names, the distinguished surname Eckberg is a proud sign of a rich and ancient ancestry. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Austria were patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. Austrian and German patronymic names emerged as early as the mid-9th century. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. The name Eckberg is derived from the Germanic given name Ogier or Edgar, which both combine elements meaning prosperity and spear. Early Origins of the Eckberg familyThe surname Eckberg was first found in Austria and southern Bavaria, where the family was anciently associated with the political and religious conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. The family founded numerous branches, many of which acquired manors and estates in surrounding regions, where they contributed to the prosperity of their society. Individual bearers of the name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Heinrich auf dem Egg, who lived in Tyrol around 1297. Early History of the Eckberg familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eckberg research. Another 323 words (23 lines of text) covering the years 1692, 1741, 1760, 1785, 1801 and 1815 are included under the topic Early Eckberg History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Eckberg 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 Eckberg include Egger, Egg, Eggener, Egener, Eggere, Eggerer, Ecger, Ecgere, Eggen, Egen and many more. Early Notables of the Eckberg familyAnother 40 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Eckberg Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Eckberg migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Eckberg Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. Beng Eckberg, Swedish locksmith, aged 22, who arrived in Lyttleton, New Zealand aboard the ship "Gutenburg" in November 1874
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