| ![Show Contents]() Secrist History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of SecristWhat does the name Secrist 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. Alternatively, the name could have been a German occupational name for a sexton or churchwarden from the Middle German "sigiste." Originally, the sexton was a "the officer in a church in charge of the sacred vessels and vestments’, not, as now, the grave-digger." 2 Another source claims the name was from the Medieval Latin "sacrista." Early Origins of the Secrist familyThe surname Secrist 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 Secrist familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Secrist research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1508 and 1587 are included under the topic Early Secrist History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Secrist Spelling VariationsSpelling 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 Secrist familyMore information is included under the topic Early Secrist Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Secrist RankingIn the United States, the name Secrist is the 16,732nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3 Migration of the Secrist familySome 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.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Secrist (post 1700) | + |
- Bluejean Ashley Secrist, American actress, known for Babylon 5 (1993), Two of a Kind (1998) and The Amanda Show (1999)
- Dawn Secrist, American actress, known for Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999), Most Wanted (1997) and Living Out Loud (1998)
- Kym Secrist, American cinematographer, known for Man of a Thousand Faces (2008) and Exit 38 (2006)
- Larry Secrist, American cameraman, known for Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984), The Man Who Wasn't There (1983) and Warlock Moon (1973)
- Kim Secrist, American sound engineer, known for Under Siege (1992), xXx (2002) and The Fast and the Furious (2001)
- Madailein "Maddie" Secrist (b. 2011), American actress from New Mexico, known for Silk Road (2021)
- Donald Laverne Secrist (b. 1944), American former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher who appeared in 28 games played for the 1969–1970 Chicago White Sox
- John A. Secrist III, American chemist, whose work invented Clofarabine, currently at Southern Research and an Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Horace Secrist (1881-1943), American statistician and economist, a professor and the director of the Bureau of Economic Research at Northwestern University
- Donald Laverne "Don" Secrist (b. 1944), retired American professional Major League Baseball left-handed relief pitcher for the Chicago White Sox
- 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)
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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