Dameron History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Belgium

Early Origins of the Dameron family

The surname Dameron 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. The name was first recorded in Flanders about the 14th century.

Early History of the Dameron family

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Dameron Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Damerin, Dameron, Dameren, Damron, Damren and many more.

Early Notables of the Dameron family

The surname was distinguished by many in this era including

the Dameron family of Flanders

Dameron Ranking

In the United States, the name Dameron is the 7,419^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1

Dameron migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dameron Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Bridgett Dameron, who landed in Virginia in 1622 2

Dameron Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

George Dameron, who settled in Texas in 1837
L. T. Dameron, who settled in San Francisco in 1850
L T Dameron, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1850 2
E. C. Dameron, aged 28, who landed in America from London, in 1892
Francis Dameron, aged 1, who landed in America, in 1896
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Dameron Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Frances Dameron, aged 19, who immigrated to America, in 1914
Catherine Dameron, aged 4, who immigrated to the United States, in 1914

Contemporary Notables of the name Dameron (post 1700) +

Ned Dameron, American science fiction and fantasy artist
William Dameron (1859-1935), American lawyer and educator
Tadley Ewing Peake "Tadd" Dameron (1917-1965), American jazz composer, arranger and pianist
William B. Dameron, American politician, Member of California State Assembly 9th District, 1852-53 3
William Dameron (1942-1993), American politician, U.S. Ambassador to Mali, 1993 3
W. L. A. Dameron, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1916 3
W. E. Dameron, American politician, Mayor of Hereford, Texas, 1952 3
T. H. Dameron, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Colorado State House of Representatives, 1950 3
Dick Dameron (b. 1934), Canadian country music singer, songwriter

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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html