The distinguished surname Ehebrecht is of Germanic origin. The name means "son of Ehebrecht," and was originally a medieval personal name, derived from the Old Germanic words "agil," meaning "sharp edge," and "berht," meaning "shining."
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Early Origins of the Ehebrecht family
The surname Ehebrecht was first found in the North Sea region of Germany, where Ehebrecht was a very popular first name in this region during the early Middle Ages; it is therefore likely that the surname first emerged in this area as well. The young Ehebrecht family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of medieval Germany society.
Early History of the Ehebrecht family
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Ehebrecht Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Eggebrecht, Ebbrecht, Ebrecht, Ebright, Ehebrecht, Ebreck, Eggebreck, Egbert and many more.
Early Notables of the Ehebrecht family
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Migration of the Ehebrecht family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Philipp Ehbrecht, a Hessian mercenary who settled in America after fighting in the Revolutionary War; Johana Ebbrecht, who sailed from Bremen to Baltimore in 1841.
