Dugger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Dugger

What does the name Dugger mean?

The Dugger surname comes from the German term for a duck or diving bird (from du(c)ken ‘to dive or duck’). It is thought to have been a nickname for someone thought to resemble the duck, but in some instances may have been an occupational name for someone whose trade involved the handling of ducks.

Early Origins of the Dugger family

The surname Dugger was first found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards 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 Dugger family

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Dugger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ducker, Dücker, Ducher, Duckermann and many more.

Early Notables of the Dugger family

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Dugger Ranking

the United States, the name Dugger is the 3,439^th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1

Dugger migration to the United States +

Dugger Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Clinton Dugger, aged 18, who landed in America, in 1912
Zeno Dugger, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States, in 1919
Zimon Dugger, aged 24, who settled in America, in 1920
Robert Dugger, aged 30, who landed in America, in 1922
Amelia E. Dugger, aged 57, who immigrated to the United States, in 1923
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Contemporary Notables of the name Dugger (post 1700) +

Ronald Edward Dugger (1930-2025), American progressive journalist, founding editor of The Texas Observer (1954-1961), won the George Polk Award in recognition of his lifelong achievements in journalism in 2011
Doug Dugger (1926-2005), American country music singer
Dorothy Dugger, American first female manager of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (2007-2011)
Dean Dugger (1933-2000), American college football player
Celia W. Dugger (b. 1958), American journalist and science editor
Andrew N. Dugger (1886-1975), American religious leader
Edward Dugger (1894-1939), African-American lieutenant colonel
Jack Dugger (1923-1988), American National Football League and National Basketball League player
Kyle Dugger (b. 1996), American National Football League player
... (Another 10 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/