The surname Vlak 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 Vlak family
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Vlak Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Vlak, Vlake, Vlaken, Vlack, Vlacker, Vlakveld, Vlach, Flach, Flack, Flake, Flachen and many more.
Early Notables of the Vlak family
the Vlak family of Holland
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Migration of the Vlak family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: James Fluke, who settled in Maryland in 1679; Lucas Flak, who came to Pennsylvania in 1747; Barbaba Flach, who came to Philadelphia in 1749; Andrew Flack, who arrived in Long Island in 1778.
