Bakkar History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Bakkar

What does the name Bakkar mean?

The distinguished German surname Bakkar is derived from the German "Beck," meaning "baker," and was first borne as an occupational name.

Early Origins of the Bakkar family

The surname Bakkar was first found in East Prussia and Livonia, where the Bakkar family came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Bakkar family

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Bakkar Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bakker, Baker, Bakkar, Bakar and others.

Early Notables of the Bakkar family

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Migration of the Bakkar family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: A. Baker, who settled in Quebec in 1815; A. B. Baker, who arrived in San Francisco in 1852; Adde Wilhelm Bakker, who settled in Indiana in 1846; Altjen Bakker, who arrived in Illinois in 1893.