| ![Show Contents]() Dacus History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Netherlands Early Origins of the Dacus familyThe surname Dacus was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. Early History of the Dacus familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dacus research. Another 65 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1532, 1708, 1710 and 1719 are included under the topic Early Dacus History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dacus Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Dicus, Dick, Diks, Dickek, Dickstein, Dicksthein, Dykenstein, Dyks and many more. Early Notables of the Dacus familyFrom this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included Thomas Dyche (fl. 1719), English school-master, educated at Ashbourne free school, Derbyshire. In 1708...
Another 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Dacus Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dacus RankingIn the United States, the name Dacus is the 13,548th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Dacus familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Abigail Dykes, who came to Boston in 1637; Thomas Diche, who settled in Virginia in 1664; Andrew Dykes, who settled in America in 1684; Peter Dise, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1741.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Dacus (post 1700) | + |
- Robert Weston Dacus (b. 1985), former American NFL football linebacker who played from 2008 to 2011
- Katherine Nell "Kaye" Dacus, American author and editor, known for her first novel, Stand-In Groom, published in 2009
- Stan Dacus, American sound engineer, known for his work on Elton John: One Night Only-Greatest Hits Live (2001), Happy Holidays with Bobby Goldsboro (1989) and the 2012 CMT Music Awards
- Jacob Dacus, American actor, known for Outlaw Prophet: Warren Jeffs (2014), My All American (2015) and Drawing a Blank (2015)
- Don "Donnie" Dacus (b. 1951), American guitarist, singer, actor, writer, and co-producer, known for his work with Stephen Stills and later the jazz-rock group Chicago from 1978-1980
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