De'kock History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Netherlands
Spain

Early Origins of the De'kock family

The surname De'kock was first found in early documents where it was derived from the Dutch word "konkelen" which means "plot, intrigue, conspire."

Alternatively, the name could have originated from the root name "Con," which means "bold, wise, knowing, and klein, little or son." 1

Another source notes that name could denote a "descendant of the petty king or chieftain." 2

Early History of the De'kock family

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De'kock Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Conklin, Conkling and others.

Early Notables of the De'kock family

those who were listed in the 1984 edition of the Report of Distribution of Surnames in the Social Security Number File which lists the surnames Conklin and Conkling collectively as the 1,178th most popular surname in the United States. Today, the name De'kock is fairly common in The Netherlands, but branches...
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De'kock Ranking

In South Africa, the name De'kock is the 384^th most popular surname with an estimated 18,653 people with that name. 3

De'kock migration to the United States +

De'kock Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Arie DeKock, aged 54, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 4
E VanderGeesjen DeKock, aged 70, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 4
Lambert DeKock, aged 11, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 4

The De'kock Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Virtutis gloria merces
Motto Translation: Glory is the reward of valour.

Sources +

Arthur, William , An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. London: 1857. Print
Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
"Most Common Last Names in South Africa." Forebears, https://forebears.io/south-africa/surnames
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)