Akre History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Akre

What does the name Akre mean?

Akre is a name whose history on English soil dates back to the wave of migration that followed the Norman Conquest of England of 1066. The Akre family lived in the county of Cumberland. This surname was a local name meaning the dweller at the acre, or the dweller at the plot of arable land.

Early Origins of the Akre family

The surname Akre was first found in the county of Cumberland, where they were descended from one of two noble houses, the Lords D'Acre, called D'Acres of the North, and Lord D'Acre of Herstmonceux, called D'Acres of the South. Both of these noble branches originally settled at Dacre in Cumberland.

Early History of the Akre family

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Akre Spelling Variations

A multitude of spelling variations characterize Norman surnames. Many variations occurred because Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules. The introduction of Norman French to England also had a pronounced effect, as did the court languages of Latin and French. Therefore, one person was often referred to by several different spellings in a single lifetime. The various spellings include Acre, Acres, Aker, Eaker, Eakers, Aiker, Aikers, Aikerson, Aker, Akers, Acker, Ackers, Ackhurst and many more.

Early Notables of the Akre family

Sir Anthony Aucher, 1st Baronet (1614-1692), an English politician from Bishopsbourne, Kent, Member of Parliament for Canterbury (1660-1661), a supporter of the Royalist cause during the English Civil...
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Akre migration to the United States +

Many English families left England, to avoid the chaos of their homeland and migrated to the many British colonies abroad. Although the conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and some travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute, once in the colonies, many of the families prospered and made valuable contributions to the cultures of what would become the United States and Canada. Research into the origins of individual families in North America has revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Akre or a variant listed above:

Akre Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Christine Akre, aged 23, Norwegian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Gellert" in 1885 1
Anna Akre, Norwegian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Gellert" in 1885 1
Sinson L. Akre, aged 26, Norwegian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Geiser" in 1886 1
Halsten H. Akre, aged 21, Norwegian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Thingvalla" in 1886 1
Gertrud Akre, aged 27, Norwegian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Geiser" in 1886 1
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Contemporary Notables of the name Akre (post 1700) +

Carrie Akre (b. 1966), American singer best known for her work with Seattle underground bands Hammerbox and Goodness
Charles T. "Chuck" Akre, American investor, financier and businessman, founder, chairman and chief investment officer of Akre Capital Management, FBR Focus, and other funds
Jane Akre, American journalist best known for the whistleblower lawsuit against Fox station WTVT in Tampa, Florida
Arthur Akre (1906-1982), American Republican politician, Member of South Dakota State House of Representatives 34th District, 1953-54 2
Karl Edvard Pedersen Akre (1840-1912), Norwegian educator and politician for the Liberal Party
Helge Akre (1903-1986), Norwegian diplomat

Sources +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, February 2) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html