Weyrich History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The surname Weyrich is of German origin, and is derived from a nickname meaning "priest spreading incense." Etymologists believe that the name Weyrich may also be derived from the personal names Wirich, Wigerich, and Wigirich, indicating descent.

Early Origins of the Weyrich family

The surname Weyrich was first found in Saarburg, where Wiricus Vogelhunt was mentioned in records dating from 1229. His name was likely passed down through his descendants as the surname Weyrich.

Early History of the Weyrich family

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Weyrich Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wyrick, Wyrich, Weihrich, Wierich, Wierig, Wierick, Weyrich and many more.

Early Notables of the Weyrich family

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Weyrich migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Weyrich Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Andonius Weyrich, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1744 1

Weyrich Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Carl Weyrich, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Joh. Derhardt"
Peter Weyrich, who arrived in America in 1852 1
Christian Weyrich, who landed in America in 1852 1
Heinrich Peter Weyrich, who arrived in North America in 1857 1
Mathias Weyrich, who landed in Brazil in 1857 1
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Contemporary Notables of the name Weyrich (post 1700) +

Paul M. Weyrich (1942-2008), American conservative political activist and commentator

Citations +

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)