Dachs History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe German surname Dachs is derived from the Old German word "dachs" or "dahs," meaning "badger." The name was probably given as a nickname to someone who resembled a badger in some way, perhaps with a streak of white in dark hair or with nocturnal habits. Dachs was likely passed down as a surname to the descendants of a bearer of the nickname, perhaps as early as the twelfth century, when Germany first began to pass down hereditary surnames. Early Origins of the Dachs familyThe surname Dachs was first found in the various regions of Germany, and Dachs began to emerge as a surname. The first instances of Dachs as a surname most likely occurred towards the end of the twelfth century, when surnames began to be passed down through a family line in Germany. Early History of the Dachs familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dachs research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1524, 1570, 1605, 1640, 1659, 1705, 1848 and 1871 are included under the topic Early Dachs History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dachs Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Dach, Dachs, Das, Taks, Tax, Dache, Dax, Dacks and many more. Early Notables of the Dachs familyNotables of the time with the name Dachs included
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Dachs Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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