Show ContentsDiem History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Diem family

The surname Diem was first found in Schleswig-Holstein, where the name Ditmar contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Diem family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Diem research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1814 is included under the topic Early Diem History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Diem Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dittmaier, Dittmaiers, Dittmayr, Dittmeyer, Ditmeyer, Dittmaier, Dittmayer, Ditmayer, Dittmer, Dittmar, Ditmar and many more.

Early Notables of the Diem family

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United States Diem migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Diem Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Johan Adam Diem, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749 1
  • Hans Adam Diem, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1751 1
  • Peter Diem, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1752 1
  • Christian Diem, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 1
Diem Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Georg Friederich Diem, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1803 1
  • Georg Michael Diem, who arrived in America in 1807 1
  • Joh Jak Diem, who arrived in America in 1807 1
  • Christ Diem, who landed in America in 1807 1
  • Lor Diem, who arrived in America in 1807 1
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Diem (post 1700) +

  • Dennis Diem (1978-2021), Dutch fashion designer


  1. 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)


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