Show ContentsDuecker History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Duecker Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Etymology of Duecker

What does the name Duecker mean?

The Duecker surname comes from the German term for a duck or diving bird (from du(c)ken ‘to dive or duck’). It is thought to have been a nickname for someone thought to resemble the duck, but in some instances may have been an occupational name for someone whose trade involved the handling of ducks.

Early Origins of the Duecker family

The surname Duecker was first found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Duecker family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Duecker research. Another 137 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1671, 1687, 1720, 1819, 1833 and 1846 are included under the topic Early Duecker History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Duecker Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ducker, Dücker, Ducher, Duckermann and many more.

Early Notables of the Duecker family

  • Baron Carl Gustav von Duecker, ennobled 1720, who was a general field-marshal in the Imperial Swedish Army

Duecker migration to the United States+



Duecker Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • E. Duecker, who settled in Texas in 1853
  • Henriette Duecker, who settled in Texas in 1853

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