Rascher History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Rascher

What does the name Rascher mean?

The name Rascher was derived from one of several place names in the German empire, such as Rasch near Nuremberg or Raschau in Saxony. The surname most likely emerged independently in several different kingdoms before it began to branch to still more regions.

Early Origins of the Rascher family

The surname Rascher was first found in Pomerania, where the name could be considered to have made a great early contribution to the feudal society which became the backbone of modern Europe. Chronicles first mention Johann Rasche of Stralsund, Pomerania, in 1277, Ruel Rascher of Frankfurt in 1300, and Cunrath Rasch of Allgae, Pomerania in 1361. The name became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the tribal and national conflicts at a time when groups sought power and status in an ever changing territorial profile.

Early History of the Rascher family

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Rascher Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rasch, Raasch, Rasche, Raschers, Raschig and many more.

Early Notables of the Rascher family

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Rascher migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rascher Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jacob Rascher, who settled in Philadelphia in 1731
Andreas Rascher, who arrived in Georgia in 1734
Henry Rascher, who landed in Savanna(h), Georgia in 1736 1
Peter Rascher, who settled in Philadelphia in 1748
Michael Rascher, who settled in Philadelphia in 1754

Rascher Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Franz Rascher, aged 15, who arrived in New York, NY in 1854 1

Sources +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)