Oberdieck History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The distinguished surname Oberdieck is German in origin. It is derived from "Oberndorf," the name of several places found in Thürgau, Hessen, and Bavaria, and is made up of two elements: "ober," meaning "up, on top," and "dorf," meaning "village." It is likely that the name was originally borne by someone who hailed from one of the places known as Oberndorf, or, alternatively, by someone who lived at the top of a village.

Early Origins of the Oberdieck family

The surname Oberdieck was first found in Hesse-Nassau, now Wiesbaden, until 1866 a sovereign duchy, is now part of Prussia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Oberdieck family

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Oberdieck Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Oberndorfer, Obendorfer, Oberdorfer, Obendorf, Obendorff, Oberdorf, Oberdorff, Oberdorf, Oberdoerff, Oberndorf, Oberndorff, Oberndorfer and many more.

Early Notables of the Oberdieck family

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Oberdieck migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Oberdieck Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

C H Oberdieck, who landed in Quebec in 1850