Dykeman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The name Dykeman is generally thought to be derived from an old Frisian-Lower Saxon personal name, Deiko. It is also likely that versions of this name evolved from the German word "Dyke," in which case the name was most likely occupational for someone who built or operated Dikes.

Early Origins of the Dykeman family

The surname Dykeman was first found in Saxony, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Dykeman family

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Dykeman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dickenhausen, Dickenhaussen, Dikenhausen, Dicenhausen, Dickenhhausen, Dickenhausenn and many more.

Early Notables of the Dykeman family

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Dykeman migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dykeman Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Ms. Jane Dykeman U.E., "Dikeman" who settled in Belle Vue, Beaver Harboutr, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1783 1
Mr. Joseph Dykeman U.E. born in Connecticut, USA who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1784 1

Dykeman Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Mr. Josiah Dykeman U.E., "Dikeman" who settled in Belle Vue, Beaver Harboutr, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1783 1
Ms. Nancy Dykeman U.E., "Dikeman" who settled in Belle Vue, Beaver Harboutr, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1784 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Dykeman (post 1700) +

Wilma Dykeman (1920-2006), American writer of fiction and nonfiction
James B. Dykeman, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Putnam County, 1872 2
Howard Dykeman, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1900 2
Wilma Dykeman Stokely (1920-2006), American writer of fiction and nonfiction

Citations +

Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html