Gerecke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Gerecke family

The surname Gerecke 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 and seated at Herwynen. The principal cities in the region 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 Gerecke family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gerecke research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1665, 1730, 1833, 1846 and 1876 are included under the topic Early Gerecke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gerecke Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gericke, Gerecke, Geriche, Gereche and others.

Early Notables of the Gerecke family

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Gerecke migration to the United States +

Gerecke Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Heinrich Gerecke, who arrived in America in 1778 1
Christian Gerecke, who landed in America in 1783 1
Friedrich Gerecke, who arrived in America in 1783 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)