Eckhoff History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Eckhoff familyThe surname Eckhoff was first found in Switzerland, 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. Early History of the Eckhoff familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eckhoff research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Eckhoff History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Eckhoff Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Eichhorn, Eeckhorn, Eckhorn, Eckhorne, Ekhorn, Eickhorn, Eickehorn, Eickhorne, Echhorn and many more. Early Notables of the Eckhoff familyMore information is included under the topic Early Eckhoff Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Eckhoff RankingIn the United States, the name Eckhoff is the 10,920th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Eckhoff Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Eckhoff Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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: Eckhoff Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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