Dieterlen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Dieterlen

What does the name Dieterlen mean?

This Surname was created from the Upper German personal name Dietrich, which is in turn derived from the elements "Diet," meaning "nation or people," and "her," meaning "army."

Early Origins of the Dieterlen family

The surname Dieterlen was first found in Pomerania, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. The five sons Peter Deterde (also spelt Dithers) were granted the feudal property of Grapow by the Duke Bolislav in 1514.

Early History of the Dieterlen family

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Dieterlen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dieter, Deiter, Dieters, Deiters, Dietherr, Deeter, Deter, Deters, Teter, Teters, Dieterlen, Dietherle, Dietert and many more.

Early Notables of the Dieterlen family

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Migration of the Dieterlen family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Christian Dieter, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1856; Georg Dieter arrived in Philadelphia in 1729; Hendrick Dieter settled in New York state in 1744.

Contemporary Notables of the name Dieterlen (post 1700) +

Germaine Dieterlen (1903-1999), French anthropologist, noted for her work among the Dogon and the Bambara of Mali