Haeck History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands
Germany

Etymology of Haeck

What does the name Haeck mean?

The Haeck name derives from the Middle Low German word "ha-ke," Dutch "haak," which means "a hook." The name may have been a nickname for someone with some deformity in a hook shape; or perhaps an occupational name for someone who made or used hooks.

Early Origins of the Haeck family

The surname Haeck 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 South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. 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 Haeck family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Haeck research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1605, 1615, 1620, 1655, 1684, 1688, 1690 and 1692 are included under the topic Early Haeck History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Haeck Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Haack, Haak, Hack, Hacke, Hacker, Häckel, Hacken, Heck, Hecke, Heckel, Hecken and many more.

Early Notables of the Haeck family

Theodore Haak (1605-1690), a German Calvinist scholar; Abraham van den Hecken (c.1615-c.1655), a Dutch painter from the period of the Golden Age, crafted genre pieces, religious and...
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Haeck migration to the United States +

Haeck Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Maria Haeck, who arrived in Georgia sometime between 1733 and 1783
Michael Haeck, who arrived in America in 1776