The surname Kech 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.
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Early History of the Kech family
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Kech Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Keck, Kecke, Keckes, Kecks, Keckee, Kecka, Keckk, Kecck, Keeck, Keckks, Keccks, Keack, Kaeck, Geck and many more.
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Early Notables of the Kech family
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Kech migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Kech Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Nikolaus Kech, who arrived in America in 1733
Christoph Kech, who settled in North America in 1778
Kech Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Fredonia Kech, who arrived in Baltimore in 1832
Cather. E. Kech, who settled in Baltimore in 1832
Conrod Kech, who arrived in Baltimore in 1832
John Wendling Kech, who settled in New York in 1840