Damme History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Damme familyThe surname Damme was first found in Norfolk where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1221 when Peter del Dam held estates in that county. Early History of the Damme familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Damme research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1361, 1379, 1409, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Damme History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Damme Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Damm, Dam, Damms Damme and others. Early Notables of the Damme familyMore information is included under the topic Early Damme Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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