Dreier History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished surname Dreier is of German origin. The name is derived from the Old Germanic word "Dreier," literally meaning "a group of three," which generally referred to a local committee made up of three people which passed laws for the local townships; it is likely that the progenitor of the name was a member of such a group. Alternatively, the name may be derived from "Dreher," meaning "lathe-hand or turner"; in this instance, the name would have been originally borne by a practitioner of this profession. Early Origins of the Dreier familyThe surname Dreier was first found in Bavaria, where the name was closely identified in early medieval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. The origins of the name make it likely that several branches of the family emerged independently during this early period. The first known bearer of the name was L. Dreghere, who lived in Hannover in 1348. Early History of the Dreier familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dreier research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1610, 1688 and 1789 are included under the topic Early Dreier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dreier Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Dreyer, Dreier, Dreigher, Dreger, Dreher, Driggs, Dreiger and many more. Early Notables of the Dreier familyProminent among members of the name Dreier in this period include
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Dreier Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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