Duggar History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Duggar surname comes from the German term for a duck or diving bird (from du(c)ken ‘to dive or duck’). It is thought to have been a nickname for someone thought to resemble the duck, but in some instances may have been an occupational name for someone whose trade involved the handling of ducks. Early Origins of the Duggar familyThe surname Duggar was first found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards 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 Duggar familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Duggar research. Another 137 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1671, 1687, 1720, 1819, 1833 and 1846 are included under the topic Early Duggar History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Duggar Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Ducker, Dücker, Ducher, Duckermann and many more. Early Notables of the Duggar familyAnother 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Duggar Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Duggar Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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