| ![Show Contents]() Dahms History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Belgium Early Origins of the Dahms familyThe surname Dahms was first found in Belgium, 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 West Flanders, a province in Belgium, originally Bruges. Within this province the notable towns are Bruges, the capital city, Ostend, Courtrai, Furnes, Thielt, Ypres and Roulers. 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 Dahms familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dahms research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1705 and 1842 are included under the topic Early Dahms History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dahms Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Daem, Daems, Daen, Daendels, Daens, Daemer, Daemen, Daemeler, Daenlen, Daenfeld, Daenemann, Dame, Dahm and many more. Early Notables of the Dahms familyMore information is included under the topic Early Dahms Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dahms RankingIn the United States, the name Dahms is the 13,311st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Dahms familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Elizabeth Barba Dahn, who settled in Nova Scotia in 1752; Elisabeth Dahn, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1757; Jorg Adam Dehmer, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1765.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Dahms (post 1700) | + |
- Kenneth J. Dahms, American fighter pilot and flying ace in the U.S. Navy, during World War II, credited with 7½ aerial victories
- Ferdinand C. Dahms, American politician, Farmer-Labor Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 10th District, 1922 2
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