Haakman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Haakman

What does the name Haakman mean?

The German surname Haakman emerged in the lands that formed the modern state of Lower Saxony, which is presently bordered by the North Sea, the Hartz mountains and the Elbe and Ems rivers. Lower Saxony was previously a medieval dukedom. In the Middle Ages, many of the Saxon lands were a part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was characterized by the Feudal System of local government. Before this era, people were known only by a single name. However, as the population increased and travelers set out on their journeys, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves.

Early Origins of the Haakman family

The surname Haakman was first found in Hamburg, where the family contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation and would later play a large role in the political conflicts of the area. The family branched into many houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions, where they played significant roles in the social and political affairs. Individual bearers of the name first mentioned in ancient chronicles include Heinse Hoke (Hokeman) in Stralsund, 1277, and Johann Hackeman in Bremen, 1372.

Early History of the Haakman family

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Haakman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hackman, Hackmann, Hackemann, Hackeman, Hackerman, Hackermann, Hakkeman, Hakkemann, Hakeman, Hakemann, Hakerman, Hakermann, Haackeman, Haackman, Haakman, Haakmann, Haakermann, Hachman, Hachmann, Hokeman, Hokemann, Hoeckerman and many more.

Early Notables of the Haakman family

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Migration of the Haakman family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Peter Hackman, who came to Philadelphia in 1727; as did Jacob Hachman in 1731; Johannes Hackman in 1749; and Rudolph Hackmann in 1736. Hans Adam Hackman arrived in Philadelphia in 1749.