Show ContentsDagenhart History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The distinguished surname Dagenhart is derived from the old Germanic first name Deganhard, which consists of the Old High German elements "degen" ("dagger") and "hart" ("strong") collectively a "strong dagger" or "strong sword."

Early Origins of the Dagenhart family

The surname Dagenhart was first found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in the early period of history with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout Europe. The name would later emerge as an influential noble family, having many distinguished branches, and well known for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. The name was first recorded with estates at Frankfort and part of the nobility in the 13th century.

Other early records include: Ruodolf Tegenhart, who lived near Freiburg in 1238 and Johann dictus Degenhart, who lived in the same city in 1280.

Early History of the Dagenhart family

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Dagenhart Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Degenhart, Deigenhart, Degnhart, Dagenhart, Degnhardt, Dagenhardt and many more.

Early Notables of the Dagenhart family

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United States Dagenhart migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dagenhart Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • John Dagenhart, who settled in America in 1765
  • Christian Dagenhart, who settled in Frederick Co, Maryland in 1795
  • Christian Dagenhart, who arrived in Frederick County, Maryland in 1795 1
Dagenhart Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Henry Dagenhart, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1840 1
  • Henry Dagenhart, who settled in Allegheny Co, Pennsylvania in 1840


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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