Vanheck History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Vanheck

What does the name Vanheck mean?

The Vanheck name comes from the Middle High German word "hecke," or "hegge," meaning "hedge;" as such it was likely originally a topographic name for someone who lived near a hedge. This name is common in southern Germany and the Rhineland.

Early Origins of the Vanheck family

The surname Vanheck was first found in Flanders, where the name Heck 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. In their later history the name 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 Vanheck family

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Vanheck Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Heck, Hecke, van Heck, van Hecke, van den Hecke and others.

Early Notables of the Vanheck family

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Vanheck migration to the United States +

Vanheck Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Olliver VanHeck, aged 35, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Transport" 1
Peter VanHeck, aged 7, who landed in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Transport" 1
Mrs. Katherin VanHeck, aged 34, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Transport" 2

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)
Pilgrim Ship's of 1600's Retrieved January 6th 2023, retrieved from https://www.packrat-pro.com/ships/shiplist.htm