Diehls History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Diehls

What does the name Diehls mean?

The Diehls surname derives from the Germanic personal name Tederich (Theudoricus), which was composed of the elements "theud," meaning "people," or "race," and "ric," meaning "powerful."

Early Origins of the Diehls family

The surname Diehls was first found in Switzerland, where the name Dietrich emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. The popularity of the name can be traced back to the major figure of Theodrich the Great, King of the Goths in the 5th century. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Diehls family

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Diehls Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dieterich (Austria), Dietrich, Dittrich (Silesia), Diterich, Deeterich, Dieterick, Diterichs, Diterig and many more.

Early Notables of the Diehls family

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Migration of the Diehls family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Christian Dieterich, who came to New York in 1709-1710; and who was one of the many bearers of this name who landed in North America in the 18th and 19th centuries.