Wickard History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Wickard family

The surname Wickard was first found in Saxony, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area In later years, bearers of the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. The name Wickard, was first a personal name, in the times before surname usage began. Wickard was a fairly common personal name in Germany in early times, coming from the words "wigan," meaning "battle" and "hard," which means the same in German as it does in English.

Early History of the Wickard family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wickard research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1352 is included under the topic Early Wickard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Wickard Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wickert, Wickard, Wickardt, Wickhard, Wickhart and others.

Early Notables of the Wickard family

More information is included under the topic Early Wickard Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Wickard family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johan Paul Wickert, who came to Pennsylvania in 1774 and Melchior Wickert, who arrived there in 1749.

Contemporary Notables of the name Wickard (post 1700) +

Claude Raymond Wickard (1893-1967), American Democratic Party politician, 12th United States Secretary of Agriculture (1940-1945)