Acherman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Acherman

What does the name Acherman mean?

The name Acherman is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It is a name for someone who worked as a ploughman, a tiller of the soil, or a farmer. The name Acherman was originally derived from the Old German word or name Akermann, which literally means acreman. 1

Early Origins of the Acherman family

The surname Acherman was first found in Dorset, England 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 Acherman family

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Acherman Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Acherman are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Acherman include: Akerman, Acreman, Ackerman, Akarman, Acherman and many more.

Early Notables of the Acherman family

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Acherman migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Acherman or a variant listed above:

Acherman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Francis Acherman, who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1844
A. Acherman, who settled in Philadelphia in 1876

Sources +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)