De'klerk History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the De'klerk family

The surname De'klerk 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. 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. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the De'klerk family

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De'klerk Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Clercq, Clercqe, Clercqes, Clerrcq, Clerrcqe, Clerrcqs, Cleercq, Cleercqs, Clerceq, van Clerq, de Clerq, de Clercq and many more.

Early Notables of the De'klerk family

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De'klerk Ranking

Netherlands, the name De'klerk is the 407^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,015 people with that name. 1 However, in South Africa, the name De'klerk is ranked the 277^th most popular surname with an estimated 24,786 people with that name. 2

De'klerk migration to the United States +

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

Francois Deklerk, who settled in Indiana in 1847
Adriaan Deklerk, who settled in America in 1855
Cornelis Martinus Deklerk, who arrived in America in 1855
Jan Hendrik Deklerk, who arrived in America in 1858
Cornelis Deklerk, who settled in America in 1880

Contemporary Notables of the name De'klerk (post 1700) +

Peter de Klerk (1935-2015), South African racing driver
Frederik Willem de Klerk (b. 1936), South African politician, the last State President of Apartheid-era South Africa from September 1989 to May 1994

Sources +

"Most Common Last Names in Netherlands." Forebears, https://forebears.io/netherlands/surnames
"Most Common Last Names in South Africa." Forebears, https://forebears.io/south-africa/surnames