The surname O'Karma it is derived from the elements "acker" meaning "field" or "agriculture." Thus the name was probably originally an occupational name for a farmer.
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Early Origins of the O'Karma family
The surname O'Karma was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there and Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter.
Early History of the O'Karma family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our O'Karma research. Another 101 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1260, 1330, 1386, 1387, 1710, 1764, 1817 and 1834 are included under the topic Early O'Karma History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
O'Karma Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Ackerman, Ackermann, Ackermanne, Ackermane, Ackermans, Ackermaan, Acckerman, Ackermanes and many more.
Early Notables of the O'Karma family
Franz (or French) Ackerman of Ghent (c.1330-1387), a well known Flemish statesmen of the 14th century; Christian Ackermann (died 1710), Russian sculptor and carver who worked in Estonia; and Rudolf... Another 29 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early O'Karma Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the O'Karma family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: David Ackerman, his wife and their six children, who came to New Netherlands in 1662, arriving on the "Fox" on September 2, 1662; Abraham Ackerman, who came to New York city in 1683.
