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Origin of Zech Total Records: 2  Origin of Zech, Meaning of Zech Origin: Zech would be German. Zechlinski would be Polish, probably originating in the part of Poland occupied by Prussia in the 1800's. Surnames: Zech, Zechlinski Submitted by: Mary Ann Bergevin Origin of Zech, Meaning of Zech Origin: This family is also known as Hock Von Zweibrucken. This name is from the Zweibrucken area of West Germany. The names Zweibrucken and Palatinate were interchangable. Area includes towns of Webenheim, Hornbach, Scwartzenbach, and Einod. The first enoblement of the family was in 1405 granted by Emperor charles IV. Surnames: Bohemian, Czech, Hock, Hok, Hoke, Hokova Submitted by: Staci Layton 2/15/2012 6:00 PM Page 1 of 1

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