Summary

Surname Heck is of German origin. It is derived from the old Germanic personal name Hasso, meaning 'hare'. The surname has a long history, dating back to medieval times. Heck families were mainly found in Germany, particularly in the regions of Hesse and Bavaria.
There are
13995
Hecks in the USA
Heck is the
2580th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Heck

DavidHeck

David Heck is an American musician and songwriter, known for his work as the lead guitarist of the punk rock band The Interrupters.

JosephL.

Joseph L. Heck is an American politician and physician who served as a U.S. Representative from Nevada from 2011 to 2017.

WalterHeck

Walter Heck is a Dutch entrepreneur and co-founder of the open-source software company Hippo CMS.

NicolaiHeck

Nicolai Heck is a German footballer who plays as a defender for FC Saarbrücken in the Regionalliga Südwest.

BerndHeck

Bernd Heck is a German philosopher known for his research on the philosophy of language and logic.

HeinrichHeck

Heinrich Heck was a German zoologist and zootechnician known for his work on breeding and preservation of endangered animal species, including the Heck cattle.

MonicaHeck

Monica Heck is an American digital artist known for her colorful and abstract digital paintings.

SophieHeck

Sophie Heck is a French actress known for her roles in French films and TV series.

StephanieHeck

Stephanie Heck is an American journalist and news anchor, currently working for CNN as a business anchor.

ThomasHeck

Thomas Heck is a German chef known for his Michelin-starred restaurant, Heck's Restaurant, located in Rheingen.

Heck Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Heck' is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word 'hecke', meaning 'hedge' or 'fence'. It was likely used as a surname to denote someone who lived near a hedge or fence.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Heck' is most commonly found in Germany, as it originated there. It may also be found in other German-speaking countries such as Austria and Switzerland.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Heck' include 'Hecke' and 'Hecken'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Heck' may have migrated to other countries through emigration from Germany, particularly during periods of political or economic unrest.