Akkermans History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Akkermans

What does the name Akkermans mean?

The surname Akkermans it is derived from the elements "acker" meaning "field" or "agriculture." Thus the name was probably originally an occupational name for a farmer.

Early Origins of the Akkermans family

The surname Akkermans was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there and Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter.

Early History of the Akkermans family

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Akkermans Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ackerman, Ackermann, Ackermanne, Ackermane, Ackermans, Ackermaan, Acckerman, Ackermanes and many more.

Early Notables of the Akkermans family

Franz (or French) Ackerman of Ghent (c.1330-1387), a well known Flemish statesmen of the 14th century; Christian Ackermann (died 1710), Russian sculptor and carver who worked in Estonia; and Rudolf...
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Akkermans Ranking

Netherlands, the name Akkermans is the 551^st most popular surname with an estimated 3,197 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Akkermans family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: David Ackerman, his wife and their six children, who came to New Netherlands in 1662, arriving on the "Fox" on September 2, 1662; Abraham Ackerman, who came to New York city in 1683.

Contemporary Notables of the name Akkermans (post 1700) +

Piet Akkermans (1942-2002), Dutch clergyman, former rector of the College of Europe
Peter Akkermans (b. 1957), Dutch archaeologist and professor

Sources +

"Most Common Last Names in Netherlands." Forebears, https://forebears.io/netherlands/surnames