| ![Show Contents]() Beccher History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany Early Origins of the Beccher familyThe surname Beccher was first found in Prussia, 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 the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. Early History of the Beccher familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beccher research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1623, 1635, 1647, 1679, 1682, 1733, 1803 and 1804 are included under the topic Early Beccher History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Beccher Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Beccher include Becker, Becquer, Becher, Beccher, Beckker, Bekker and many more. Early Notables of the Beccher familyNotable figures of the time with the name Beccher were Dietrich Becker (ca. 1623-1679), a German Baroque violinist and composer; and Johann Joachim Becher (1635-1682), a German physician, alchemist, precursor of chemistry, scholar and adventurer.Alfred Julius Becher, born of German parents at Manchester, 1803; educated at Heidelberg, Göttingen, and Berlin. His life was one of perpetual movement and adventure. Before he was 40 he had lived in Elberfeld, Cologne, Düsseldorf, the Hague, and...
Another 73 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Beccher Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Beccher familyPrussia played an extremely influential role in shaping modern German history. It remained a part of Germany until after the Second World War. Prussia was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. Many Prussians became residents of these new countries after the War, and many migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly to Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Beccher were Bernard Becker, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1852; Elise Becker, age 38; came to Texas in 1845; Harry Becker settled in San Francisco in 1852; Jacob Becker, age 28.
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