About Wyckoff, NJ
Wyckoff Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 16,959. Wyckoff Township is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Wyckoff Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Wyckoff Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Wyckoff Township are highly rated.
History of Wyckoff, NJ
According to folklore the name Wyckoff is a derivation of the Indian word “Wyckoff” meaning high ground or “Wyckoff” meaning water. The township of Wyckoff was originally inhabited by the Leni-Lenape Indians. The township was the site of the Sicomac, “Happy Hunting Ground” where many of the Leni-Lenape were buried.
