Welk History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Welk family

The surname Welk 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 Welk family

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Welk Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wilkenshoff, Wilkens, Wilkenhoff, Wilkenshof, Willkenshoff, Wilckens, Wilckenshoff, Wihlkenshoff, Welkenshoff, Weilkenshoff, Weilkenshoff, Wielkens and many more.

Early Notables of the Welk family

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Welk Ranking

In the United States, the name Welk is the 12,920^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Welk migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Welk Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Fred. Welk, (Wolk), aged 49, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Alberdina"
Mrs. Marie Welk, (Wolk), aged 38, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Alberdina"
Miss Rosine Welk, (Wolk), aged 17, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Alberdina"
Miss Chritine Welk, (Wolk), aged 14, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Alberdina"
Miss Solome Welk, (Wolk), aged 5, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Alberdina"
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Contemporary Notables of the name Welk (post 1700) +

Lawrence Welk (1903-1992), American musician, accordionist, bandleader, and television impresario, creator and host of The Lawrence Welk Show from 1955 to 1982
Tanya Falan Welk -Roberts (1948-1968), American singer, best known for her appearances on The Lawrence Welk Show from 1968 to 1977
Emil "Ehm" Welk (1884-1966), German journalist, writer, professor and founder of Volkshochschulen

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/