Derksen History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Derksen surname derives from the Germanic personal name Tederich (Theudoricus), which was composed of the elements "theud," meaning "people," or "race," and "ric," meaning "powerful." Early Origins of the Derksen familyThe surname Derksen was first found in Switzerland, where the name Dietrich emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. The popularity of the name can be traced back to the major figure of Theodrich the Great, King of the Goths in the 5th century. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Derksen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Derksen research. Another 117 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1825 and 1855 are included under the topic Early Derksen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Derksen Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Dieterich (Austria), Dietrich, Dittrich (Silesia), Diterich, Deeterich, Dieterick, Diterichs, Diterig and many more. Early Notables of the Derksen familyAnother 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Derksen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Derksen RankingIn Netherlands, the name Derksen is the 163rd most popular surname with an estimated 7,035 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Derksen Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Derksen Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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