Ryckman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The ancient roots of the Ryckman family are found in the German state of Bavaria. Ryckman was a local name, for someone who lived in Bavaria, where the Ryckman family achieved distinction for its contribution to the region's medieval society. This surname was a nickname surname, and derived from the German words, reich, which means rich, and mann, which means man. Thus, the bearer of this name was known for his material wealth, or perhaps because he behaved in a princely or regal manner.

Early Origins of the Ryckman family

The surname Ryckman was first found in Bavaria, where the name 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. Chronicles first mention Hatnel Richman in 1380, and one Richmannus of Bremen in 1382.

Early History of the Ryckman family

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Ryckman Spelling Variations

Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Ryckman include Reichmann, Reichman, Reichmen, Richmann, Richman, Richmen, Reichmanner, Reichmaenner, Richmanner, Richmaenner, Rickman, Rickmen, Reychman, Reychmann and many more.

Early Notables of the Ryckman family

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Ryckman Ranking

In the United States, the name Ryckman is the 16,747^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Ryckman migration to the United States +

German settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Ryckman surname or a spelling variation of the name include:

Ryckman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Harman Janse Ryckman, who arrived in New York in 1661 2
Jan Janse Ryckman, who landed in New York in 1663 2

Ryckman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Albert Ryckman, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 2

Ryckman migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Ryckman Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Mr. Edward Ryckman U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1784 3
Mr. John Ryckman U.E., (Johannes) born in Schenectady, New York, USA from Schenectady, New York, USA who settled in Barton [Hamilton], Northumberland County, Ontario c. 1784. He enlisted in 1777 serving in the Royal Standard in New York under General Burgoyne, married to Juna Eunice Ward having 9 children, he died in 1794 3
Mr. John Ryckman Sr., U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1784 3
Mr. Tobias Ryckman U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1784 3
Lieut. John Ryckman U.E. (b. 1756) born in New York, USA who settled in Home District [York County], Ontario c. 1786 he served in the Indian Department, married to Elizabeth Depew having 6 children, he died in 1842 3
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Contemporary Notables of the name Ryckman (post 1700) +

Mary E. Ryckman, American Assistant United States Trade Representative for Trade and Development (AUSTR)
William Thomas Ryckman (b. 1955), American former NFL football wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons
Louise Ryckman, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wyoming, 1996 4
James H. Ryckman, American politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 10th District, 1918 4
Albert Ryckman, American politician, Mayor of Albany, New York, 1702-03 4
Edmond Baird Ryckman PC (1866-1934), Canadian politician, Member of the Canadian Parliament for Toronto East (1921-1934), Minister of National Revenue
Samuel Shobal Ryckman (1849-1929), Canadian grocer, real estate agent and politician who represented Hamilton in the Canadian House of Commons (1891 to 1896)
Lawrence G. Ryckman (b. 1959), Canadian entertainment, technology and sports entrepreneur, owner of the Calgary Stampeders Football Club

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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)
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, November 19) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html