Dukker History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Dukker

What does the name Dukker mean?

The Dukker surname comes from the German term for a duck or diving bird (from du(c)ken â€˜to dive or duckâ€™). It is thought to have been a nickname for someone thought to resemble the duck, but in some instances may have been an occupational name for someone whose trade involved the handling of ducks.

Early Origins of the Dukker family

The surname Dukker was first found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards 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 Dukker family

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Dukker Spelling Variations

Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Dukker include Ducker, Dücker, Ducher, Duckermann and many more.

Early Notables of the Dukker family

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Migration of the Dukker family

Between the 17th and 20th centuries, hundreds of thousands of Europeans came to North America, and many Rhinelanders were among them. They had many various reasons for making the choice: to escape poverty and persecution, for adventure, and for the opportunity to own their own land. Ellis Island, one of the main American immigration centers, saw many settlers as they moved on to the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, and New York. In Canada, they found homes in Ontario, and on the great plains of the Midwestern provinces. The Dukker were among of the early German families that came to North America: Georg Ducker, who arrived in Georgia between the years 1733-1783; Joh Baltzer Ducker, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1753; Carl S. Ducker, who arrived at the port of Baltimore in 1832.