Harkema History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Harkema family

The surname Harkema was first found in Hamburg, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. The family name is also connected to several place names in the Holstein region.

Early History of the Harkema family

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Harkema Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Harkonen, Harkema, Herkema, Hargen, Herckenrode, Herckensheim, Harchönen and many more.

Early Notables of the Harkema family

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Harkema migration to the United States +

Harkema Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

R. E. Harkema, who settled in Indiana in 1861

Contemporary Notables of the name Harkema (post 1700) +

Elson James "Jim" Harkema (b. 1942), American football player and head football coach at Grand Valley State University (Allendale, Michigan), from 1973 to 1982 and at Eastern Michigan University from 1983 to 1992
Reginald Harkema (b. 1967), Canadian three-time Genie Award nominee film editor and director