Fecke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Fecke

What does the name Fecke mean?

The Fecke surname is a Frisian cognate of the name Frederick, which is derived from the Germanic personal name, composed of "fred" or "peace" and "ric" or "power."

Early Origins of the Fecke family

The surname Fecke was first found in Bavaria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Fecke family

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Fecke Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vick, de Vick, Vicq, Fick, Feck, Fecke, Fedde, Feddema, Feddercke and many more.

Early Notables of the Fecke family

bearers of Vick, Fecke and other spelling variations in Bavaria

Fecke migration to the United States +

Fecke Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Martin Fecke, who landed in North America in 1832 1
Charles Fecke, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1866 1
August F Fecke, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1869 1
Albert Fecke, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1872 1

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)