Hecke: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

If your family name is Hecke, its origin lies with Heck, a long-established German surname. Its meaning, shared with Heck, is “one who lived by a hedge”.

Hecke and Heck

Hecke adds “e” to Heck, a small change that appeared as the name was written down. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Hecker.

Heraldry and the Hecke name

There is no single Hecke family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

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