| ![Show Contents]() Acher History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England
France
Etymology of AcherWhat does the name Acher mean? This surname was derived from the Saxon name "Acca" or from Castle, South or West Acre in Norfolk which literally meant "dweller by the plot of arable land," 1 or "newly cultivated land." 2 Alternatively the name "signifies the place of oaks, or oak—man; ac and ake being old terms for oak. Like oak, the first Acker might have been firm and unyielding in his disposition, or he might have used or sold acorns." 3 Today we get the name acre denoting a unit of land equal to 4,840 square yards. Early Origins of the Acher familyThe surname Acher was first found in Castle, South or West Acre in Norfolk, recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Acre. 4 We must look to Sussex to find the first record of the family, for it is there that William del Acr was listed in the Curia Regis Rolls for 1214. Later, London records show Adam de Acres in 1346. 1 Early History of the Acher familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Acher research. Another 51 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Acher History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Acher Spelling VariationsAcher has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Spelling variants included: Acker, Ackers, Ackhurst, Ackerson, Acaster, Ackaster, Akaster, Akester and many more. Early Notables of the Acher familyMore information is included under the topic Early Acher Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Acher RankingFrance, the name Acher is the 8,801st most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 5
| Acher migration to the United States | + |
In an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Achers to arrive on North American shores:
Acher Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Jacob Acher, who settled in Philadelphia in 1737
- Hans Acher, who settled in Carolina in 1742
| Contemporary Notables of the name Acher (post 1700) | + |
- Howard Mossman Acher (1889-1957), American college football and college basketball player and coach
- Gabriela Acher (b. 1944), Uruguayan actress and comedian, active in Argentina
- Ernesto Acher (1939-2025), Argentine comedian, actor, composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist and orchestral conductor
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: La liberte
Motto Translation: Liberty.
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
- Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
- Arthur, William , An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. London: 1857. Print
- Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
- http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
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