Kock History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of KockWhat does the name Kock mean? Bavaria, Germany is the ancestral home of the Kock family. The Kock surname is derived from the Latin word "coquus," which denotes the "art of cookery." Kock was originally an occupational name, for a cook. Early Origins of the Kock familyThe surname Kock was first found in Bavaria, where the family made a considerable contribution to the feudal society which shaped modern Europe. Early History of the Kock familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kock research. Another 296 words (21 lines of text) covering the years 1544, 1552, 1637, 1688, 1694, 1738, 1747, 1748, 1769, 1815 and 1852 are included under the topic Early Kock History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kock Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Kock include Koch, Koche, Kochen, Koech, Koeche, Koechen, Coch, Coche, Cochen, Coech, Coeche, Coechen, Koechle, Koechly, Koechli, Kock, Kochs, Kocks and many more. Early Notables of the Kock familyProminent among members of the name Kock in this period include Conrad Reinhold von Koch, an advisor on justice at the royal Schleswig-Holstein court, who was knighted in 1769. He was born in 1738 as the son of a chamberlain of the court at Darmstadt and was the brother of the famous scholar and professor of state law at the University of Strassburg... Kock RankingIn South Africa, the name Kock is the 642nd most popular surname with an estimated 10,715 people with that name. 1
European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Kocks to arrive in North America, and among them were: Kock Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Kock Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Kock Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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