Zech is both a given name and a German surname. Most commonly found in Germany, from 2014 data there were approximately 13,000 people with the surname, with about 2,000 in the United States.[1]
Origin
Nickname from Middle High German zæhe, zæch ‘tenacious’.[2]
Early Origins
The surname Zech was first found in Silesia, where the name was closely identified in early medieval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later be associated with noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.[3]
Zech Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
- Jacob Zech, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1751 [4]
Notable people with the name include
- Harry Zech (born 1969), Liechtenstein footballer
- Julius August Christoph Zech (1821–1864), German astronomer
- Reinhold Zech (born 1948), German footballer
- Rosel Zech (1942–2011), German actress
- Tobias Josef Zech (born 1981), German politician
- Zech/Zach Strumsky (born 1999), American Musician and internet personality
- Zech Pluister (born 1994), vocalist of American pop punk band Sleep On It.
References
- ↑ "Surnames". Forbes. 2014. Retrieved 2019-01-03.
- ↑ "Zech Family History". Ancestry.com. Retrieved 2019-01-03.
- ↑ "Silesia - Knowledge Base, HouseofNames.com". www.houseofnames.com. Retrieved 2019-01-03.
- ↑ "Zech Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". HouseOfNames. Retrieved 2019-01-03.
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