 Queichheim was presumably founded by a Frank named "Cogich", "Cogin" or "Cogo", since old manuscripts from the abbey at Weißenburg from the 7th century always mention Cogichheim or Cogisheim.It is almost certain that they refer to today's Queichheim.Stone coffins found during excavation for today's Evangelical church in 1769 indicate that the area was settled in the time of the Merovingians (7th to 8th century).