Dreiger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Dreiger

What does the name Dreiger mean?

The distinguished surname Dreiger is of German origin. The name is derived from the Old Germanic word "Dreier," literally meaning "a group of three," which generally referred to a local committee made up of three people which passed laws for the local townships; it is likely that the progenitor of the name was a member of such a group. Alternatively, the name may be derived from "Dreher," meaning "lathe-hand or turner"; in this instance, the name would have been originally borne by a practitioner of this profession.

Early Origins of the Dreiger family

The surname Dreiger was first found in Bavaria, where the name was closely identified in early medieval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. The origins of the name make it likely that several branches of the family emerged independently during this early period. The first known bearer of the name was L. Dreghere, who lived in Hannover in 1348.

Early History of the Dreiger family

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Dreiger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dreyer, Dreier, Dreigher, Dreger, Dreher, Driggs, Dreiger and many more.

Early Notables of the Dreiger family

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Migration of the Dreiger family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anders Christiansson Dreyer, who arrived in Delaware in 1641; Johannes Dreher, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1738; Seth Driggs, who immigrated to New York in 1820.