| ![Show Contents]() Gecks History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
- Origins Available:
Netherlands
Germany
Early Origins of the Gecks familyThe surname Gecks 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 North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. 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 Gecks familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gecks research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1561 is included under the topic Early Gecks History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gecks Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Keck, Kecke, Keckes, Kecks, Keckee, Kecka, Keckk, Kecck, Keeck, Keckks, Keccks, Keack, Kaeck, Geck and many more. Early Notables of the Gecks familyMore information is included under the topic Early Gecks Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Gecks migration to the United States | + |
Gecks Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Peter Gecks, who landed in America in 1852 1
- Heim Gecks, who arrived in America in 1854 1
- Mrs. Joh Gecks, who landed in America in 1867 1
| Contemporary Notables of the name Gecks (post 1700) | + |
- Nicholas Gecks (b. 1952), Malaysian actor
- 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)
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