Ockerman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Ockerman

What does the name Ockerman mean?

The surname Ockerman it is derived from the elements "acker" meaning "field" or "agriculture." Thus the name was probably originally an occupational name for a farmer.

Early Origins of the Ockerman family

The surname Ockerman 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 Ockerman family

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Ockerman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ackerman, Ackermann, Ackermanne, Ackermane, Ackermans, Ackermaan, Acckerman, Ackermanes and many more.

Early Notables of the Ockerman 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...
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Migration of the Ockerman 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.

Contemporary Notables of the name Ockerman (post 1700) +

Harry N. Ockerman (1902-1979), American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach at Bowling Green State University (1935 to 1940)
Dale Ockerman, American keyboardist, guitarist and songwriter, best known for his work with the Doobie Brothers