Dierdorff History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Dierdorff

What does the name Dierdorff mean?

The roots of the distinguished German surname Dierdorff lie in the western region of the Rhineland. The name is derived from "Dierdorf," the name of a town located near Koblenz, which is itself derived from "tier," meaning "animal," and "dorf," meaning "village."

Early Origins of the Dierdorff family

The surname Dierdorff was first found in the Rhineland, where the town of Dierdorf is located. It was common during this period to refer to a new resident of a city by the name of his hometown; thus, it is likely that the original bearer of the name was a native of Dierdorf who had moved somewhere else. The young Dierdorff family was instrumental during this early period, playing a major role in the development of medieval German society.

Early History of the Dierdorff family

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Dierdorff Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dierdorf, Diersdorf, Dierdorff, Deardorff, Derdop, Tierdorf, Tiersdorf and many more.

Early Notables of the Dierdorff family

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Migration of the Dierdorff family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anthony Dierdorff and his wife Christiana, who were married in York, Pennsylvania in 1740; Johannes Dierdorff and his wife Anna Mary Margaret, who emigrated from the Rhineland to Pennsylvania during the mid-18th century.

Contemporary Notables of the name Dierdorff (post 1700) +

Henry Beecher Dierdorff (1851-1935), American inventor, best known for his first successful application of electricity to power mining equipment underground