Feddema History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Feddema

What does the name Feddema mean?

The Feddema surname is a Frisian cognate of the name Frederick, which is derived from the Germanic personal name, composed of "fred" or "peace" and "ric" or "power."

Early Origins of the Feddema family

The surname Feddema was first found in Bavaria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval 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.

Early History of the Feddema family

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Feddema Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vick, de Vick, Vicq, Fick, Feck, Fecke, Fedde, Feddema, Feddercke and many more.

Early Notables of the Feddema family

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Migration of the Feddema family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Charles Vick, who came to Allegany County, PA in 1835; Christian Vick, who came to Texas in 1860; James Vick, who arrived in New York in 1836; Jan Feddema, age 28 and his family, who came to North America in 1867.

Contemporary Notables of the name Feddema (post 1700) +

Casper Feddema, American actor, known for Groeten van Gerri and VIPS TV: Reportages (2011)
Eva Feddema, American actress, known for Fashion Chicks (2015).
Brendon Feddema (b. 1974), Australian rules footballer who played for the Fremantle Dockers between 1996 and 1998