| ![Show Contents]() Degger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The German surname Degger emerged in the lands that formed the powerful German state of Prussia, which at one time was an immense German territory that stretched from France and the Low Countries to the Baltic sea and Poland. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the German territories were inhabited by a variety of Barbarian tribes. The borders of the Barbarian kingdoms changed frequently, but the region that became known as Prussia was roughly divided between the areas of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia, and East Prussia. The Degger family emerged in Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany. By the 19th century, Brandenburg-Prussia had incorporated East Prussia, West Prussia and many other German territories. Moreover, in the late 19th century, it led the German states in the unification of Germany. Early Origins of the Degger familyThe surname Degger was first found in Prussia, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Early History of the Degger familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Degger research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1650, 1679, 1685, 1719, 1749 and 1838 are included under the topic Early Degger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Degger Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Degger include Decker, Dekker, Degger, Dagger, Deckert, Deckar, Dekkar, Deggar and many more. Early Notables of the Degger familyAnother 40 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Degger Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Degger familySince medieval times, the state of Prussia has played an important part in the history of Germany. The state's military powers were historically very strong, and endured until after the Second World War, when the territory was broken up and divided between the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. A spurt of migration followed, with some Prussians going elsewhere in Europe and many others crossing the ocean to North America. Most entered the United States through Philadelphia. Some remained there, while more moved on to the states of Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Others traveled to Canada and settled Ontario and the prairie provinces. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Degger or a variant listed above: C.H. Decker, age 30; who settled in Baltimore, Maryland in 1820; Friedrich Decker, age 28; who settled in Winterhill, Massachusetts in 1778; John Heinrich Decker, age 43.
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