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![Show Contents]() Okerghan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Okerghan comes from one of the family having worked as a ploughman, a tiller of the soil, or a farmer. The name Okerghan was originally derived from the Old German word Akermann, which literally means acreman. Early Origins of the Okerghan familyThe surname Okerghan was first found in Dorset where they held a family seat as Lords of the manor, some say before the Norman Conquest by Duke William in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Okerghan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Okerghan research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Okerghan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Okerghan Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Okerghan have been found, including: Akerman, Acreman, Ackerman, Akarman, Acherman and many more. Early Notables of the Okerghan familyMore information is included under the topic Early Okerghan Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Okerghan familyFamilies began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Okerghan, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : Thomas Ackerman who settled in Virginia in 1653; Carl Ackerman who landed in Canada in 1783; Adam, Charles, David, Francis, George, Jacob, Joseph, Paul, Philip, Stephen, Robert and William Ackerman, all landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between 1738 and 1867.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto:
Motto Translation: Victory in Truth.
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