Show ContentsDanzik Surname History

The Danzik surname was a habitational name, taken on from the place name Danzig, on the Baltic Sea, in present day Poland. As Danzig was a busy port city, the name may have been acquired by merchants who then took the name with them on their travels, as well by people who were born there and moved away.

Early Origins of the Danzik family

The surname Danzik was first found in West Prussia, where the name Danzinger was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Danzik family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Danzik research. Another 117 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1707, 1805 and 1852 are included under the topic Early Danzik History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Danzik Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Danzig, Danziger, Dantzen, Danzer, Danzinger, Dansigger, Dantzig, Dansinger, Danninger, Dantziger and many more.

Early Notables of the Danzik family

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Migration of the Danzik family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacob Danninger, who settled in Philadelphia in 1751; Jacob Friederick Danninger settled in Philadelphia in 1752; Johan Friederich Danninger also landed in Philadelphia in 1752.



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