Degens History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Degens

What does the name Degens mean?

This ancient surname Degens was originally derived the Middle High German personal name Degen which meant "dagger" or "sword." The Swiss degen was an elongated version of the Swiss dagger, with the same double-crescent shape of the guard about 40 cm (16 in) in length.

Early Origins of the Degens family

The surname Degens was first found in Bavaria, where the root name Degen was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Degens family

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Degens Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Degen, Degan, Dagen, Degene, Degens and others.

Early Notables of the Degens family

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Degens migration to the United States +

Degens Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Bastian Degens, who arrived in Virginia in 1653 1

Sources +

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)