Family Roots Publishing has unveiled the latest installment in their series focusing on notable Germanic surnames. The fifth volume delves into the rich history, heraldry, and genealogy of the Becker/Beckher surname.
To mark the launch of this vibrant new volume, Family Roots Publishing is offering a limited-time 15% discount on all five volumes in the series. You can explore each volume by clicking the provided links.
The five volumes include:
- Muller/Mueller Heraldry and Genealogy: A Geographical Perspective
- Wagner Heraldry and Genealogy: A Geographical Perspective
- Hoffmann Heraldry and Genealogy: A Geographical Perspective
- Bauer/Baur Heraldry and Genealogy: A Geographical Perspective
- Becker/Beckher Heraldry and Genealogy: A Geographical Perspective
This volume, “Becker/Beckher: A Geographical Perspective,” penned by Frederick George Siler in 2020, is an extensive 260-page paperback with colorful illustrations. It explores the Germanic heraldry associated with the Becker surname, one of the most prevalent names in Germany.
Surnames in Europe have evolved with time and spread far and wide, resulting in numerous spelling variations due to the lack of standardization in early times. As families propagated and relocated, spellings further evolved. This volume investigates the various spellings of Becker such as Bacher, Backer, Becquer, and many more.
The book’s table of contents addresses a range of topics, from a basic introduction to heraldry and genealogy, to a thorough exploration of the origins, variations, and distribution of the Becker surname, to an analysis of Becker armorial bearings and their interpretation.
The heart of this publication is to assist family historians in establishing coat-of-arms specific to their German roots. The reader will gain a foundational comprehension of heraldry, allowing them to enrich their family history work. The book also contains a wealth of resources, including online genealogy research tips by location, a guide to additional resources, and a glossary of specialized terminology relevant to the study of Germanic genealogy, heraldry, and geography.
Uniquely tailored to non-German speakers, this comprehensive guide to German surname history is an indispensable tool for heralds, family historians, and genealogists researching their German roots. Grab your copy today by clicking on the provided link.