Show ContentsZachrich History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

This name is derived from Zacharias, the name of an Old Testament Prophet, as well as the father of John the Baptist in the New Testament.

Early Origins of the Zachrich family

The surname Zachrich was first found in Bavaria, where the family were anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Zachrich family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zachrich research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1587 is included under the topic Early Zachrich History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Zachrich Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Secrest, Zachreiss, Zecrest, Zacrest, Secreiss, Sacreiss, Sechreiss, Sachreiss, Zachrest, Zachreisst, Zechreiss, Zechreisst, Sacreisst, Secreisst, Secresst, Sacresst, Zecresst and many more.

Early Notables of the Zachrich family

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Migration of the Zachrich family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johannes Zachrias, who settled in Philadelphia in 1736; and a Johan Georg Zachrias, who was on record in Philadelphia in 1749.



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