| ![Show Contents]() Diedericks History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The German state of Prussia, which reached the zenith of its power in the late 19th century, is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Diedericks. In the medieval era, after the fall of the Roman Empire, the German lands 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 colorful history of Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany, provides a glimpse at the oldest origins of the Diedericks family. Early Origins of the Diedericks familyThe surname Diedericks was first found in Prussia, where the family was anciently associated with the political and religious conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. The family founded numerous branches, many of which acquired manors and estates in surrounding regions, where they contributed to the prosperity of their society. The name was made famous during the Middle Ages through the folk hero Dietrich von Bern, and the Dietrich-sagas which stem from the life of the Gothic King Theoderich the Great. The prefix "ded," "did," "died," "diet," or "diot" means people, nation, or folk, while the ending "Reich" means realm. Early History of the Diedericks familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Diedericks research. Another 125 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1816 and 1817 are included under the topic Early Diedericks History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Diedericks Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Diedericks include Dederich, Dederick, Dedereich, Dederichs, Dedericks, Dedereichs, Dedrich, Dedrick, Dedreich, Diederich, Diederick, Diedereich, Diederichs, Diedericks, Diedereichs, Didrich, Didrick, Didreich, Dhederich, Dhederick, Dhedereich, Thederich, Thederick and many more. Early Notables of the Diedericks familyNotable figures of the time with the name Diedericks were Christoph Leopold Diederichs, who was the justice advisor and member of the state council of Prussia. Carl Anton Diederichs was the city director to Herford. Bernhard Carl Diederichs was president of...
Another 40 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Diedericks Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Diedericks RankingIn South Africa, the name Diedericks is the 643rd most popular surname with an estimated 10,700 people with that name. 1
 Diedericks migration to the United States | + |
The state of Prussia was a great influence on the shape of modern Germany. After the Second World War, Prussia's land was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany and the state was abolished. Some Prussians remained in those countries after the war, while many others migrated to North America in search of a new start. Philadelphia was their primary point of entry to the United States, after which many of them moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. A large number of Prussians also migrated to Ontario and the prairie provinces as United Empire Loyalists. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Diederickss to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Diedericks Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Henirich Diedericks, aged 46, who settled in America, in 1893
- Joh. Diedericks, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States from Germany, in 1893
Diedericks Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Wontertje Diedericks, aged 69, who landed in America from Hague, Holland, in 1912
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Diedericks migration to the United States 
