Dickerman

Meaning

Derived from the given name Richard combined with the suffix '-man,' indicating 'man of Richard' or 'Richard's man.'

Etymology

The surname combines the given name Richard (through the diminutive Dick) with the suffix '-man,' a common element in English and German surnames. This likely indicated a servant or follower of someone named Richard.

About the Dickerman Surname

An English or German surname derived from the given name Richard with the occupational or relational suffix '-man.' The name appears in American records from the colonial period onward.

Distribution

Found primarily in the United States, with concentrations in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation; primarily found in American genealogical records.