Dach History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe German surname Dach is derived from the Old German word "dachs" or "dahs," meaning "badger." The name was probably given as a nickname to someone who resembled a badger in some way, perhaps with a streak of white in dark hair or with nocturnal habits. Dach was likely passed down as a surname to the descendants of a bearer of the nickname, perhaps as early as the twelfth century, when Germany first began to pass down hereditary surnames. Early Origins of the Dach familyThe surname Dach was first found in the various regions of Germany, and Dach began to emerge as a surname. The first instances of Dach as a surname most likely occurred towards the end of the twelfth century, when surnames began to be passed down through a family line in Germany. Early History of the Dach familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dach research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1524, 1570, 1605, 1640, 1659, 1705, 1848 and 1871 are included under the topic Early Dach History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dach Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Dach, Dachs, Das, Taks, Tax, Dache, Dax, Dacks and many more. Early Notables of the Dach familyNotables of the time with the name Dach included
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Dach Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Dach Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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