Wecke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Belgium

Early Origins of the Wecke family

The surname Wecke was first found in Belgium, 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 Brabant, an ancient duchy from 1190 onward. Within the province Brussels and Louvain are the major cities and the smaller Clabecq, Tubize and Wavre towns. Other towns include Vilvorde, Tirlemont and Hal. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Wecke family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wecke research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1864 is included under the topic Early Wecke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wecke Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wekwert, Weckert, Weckerlin, Wecke, Wecken, Wecking, Wekking and many more.

Early Notables of the Wecke family

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Wecke migration to the United States +

Wecke Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Ludewig Wecke, who arrived in America in 1777 1

Wecke Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Heinr Fr Wecke, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1838 1
Jacob Wecke, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1838 1
Frederick Wecke, who arrived in Baltimore in 1838
Jacob Wecke, who arrived in Baltimore in 1838
B. Wecke, who settled in Baltimore in 1854
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

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)