Zaks History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Zaks

What does the name Zaks mean?

This name is derived from Zacharias, derived from the Hebrew given name Zechariah or Zaccaria, a fairly popular name in the 14th century. This name was borne by a Biblical prophet and in the New Testament by the father of John the Baptist. 1 Zacharias survives today as a mostly German surname.

Early Origins of the Zaks family

The surname Zaks was first found in Austria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Zach became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.

Early History of the Zaks family

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Zaks Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Zach, Zack, Zak, Zech, Zeck, Zek, Zaech, Zaeck and many more.

Early Notables of the Zaks family

Johann Michael Zächer (1649-1712), an Austrian composer, born in Vienna. He was Domkapellmeister of St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna from 1679 and Kapellmeister to Eleonor Magdalene of...
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Migration of the Zaks family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacob Zech, who came to Pennsylvania in 1751; Conrad Zech settled in Texas in 1846; Joseph Zach came with his family to Texas in 1854; Edward Zach came to Philadelphia in 1877.

Contemporary Notables of the name Zaks (post 1700) +

Jerry Zaks (b. 1946), German-born American two-time Tony award winning television director, and actor

Sources +

Bahlow, Hans, Dictionary of German Names. translated by Edda Gentry, Wisconsin: The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, 2002. Print. (ISBN 0-924119-35-7)