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Etymology of Akarmane

What does the name Akarmane mean?

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

Early Origins of the Akarmane family

The surname Akarmane 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 Akarmane family

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Akarmane 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 Akarmane 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 Akarmane include Akerman, Acreman, Ackerman, Akarman, Acherman and many more.

Early Notables of the Akarmane family

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Migration of the Akarmane family

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 Akarmane or a variant listed above: 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.



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


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