DICKMAN
Dickman
Dickman is a British surname of German origin. The name is believed to have derived from the Old High German personal name "Dicco", which means "ruler of the people". The addition of "man" indicates a link to or relationship with the aforementioned individual.
History
The Dickman surname is thought to have been brought to England by German immigrants during medieval times. Over the centuries, the name has become established in various parts of the country, with concentrations particularly in regions with historical ties to German settlements.
Notable Individuals
1. Sir Harold Dickman (1890–1965)
British industrialist and philanthropist, known for his contributions to the development of manufacturing industries in England.
2. Emily Dickman (b. 1985)
Notable British actress, known for her performances in various stage productions and films.
Distribution
The Dickman surname is found across the United Kingdom, though more prevalent in certain regions such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.
Coat of Arms
The Dickman coat of arms features traditional German heraldic elements such as a shield with distinctive symbols and motifs representing the family's heritage and achievements.
Legacy
The Dickman surname continues to be passed down through generations, retaining a link to the family's German ancestral roots while adapting to British cultural influences.
There are approximately 936 people named Dickman in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,752nd most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Dickman.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
Female
- Claire
- Edith
- Elizabeth
- Joanne
- Julie
- Karen
- Leah
- Margaret
- Maureen
- Nuala
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Samantha
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
- Digman
- Dicks
- Dickens
- Dickmann
- Deckman
- Dickerman
- Dickiman
- Dagman
- Degman
- Deigman
- Dichman
- Dickan
- Dickment
- Dictman
- Dieckman
- Dieckmann
- Diekmann
- Digmin
- Digmun
- Dijkman
- Dijksman
- Dikeman
- Dikmen
- Dishman
- Dogman
- Dokman
- Doquemin
- Duckman
- Ducommun
- Dugman
- Dukeman
- Duquemin
- Dykeman
- Dykman
- Tackman
- Tagman
- Takeman
- Takman
- Teckman
- Tekman
- Tickman
- Tiggeman
- Tokman
- Tokumine
- Tookman
- Tuckman
- Tugman
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.