Map of England showing where the Diekmann arms are recorded
The Diekmann arms were recorded in England, c. 1620.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in York.
Yorkshire is the largest of the English counties, and it held more gentry families than any other. Land there was split among a great many households rather than a few, so a great many of them carried arms.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in England in this period.
James VI and I
Sovereign of the period
James VI and I
1603–1625
Reigning in England when the Diekmann arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in England
English heraldry allowed arms to be shared by all legitimate descendants of the original owner. These symbols were treated as personal property that moved through the generations to all children. While the eldest son kept the original design, other family members could use the same shield without needing to change it or register their own unique versions.
Granting authority
The College of Arms in London has regulated the use of coats of arms throughout England and Wales since 1484.
How they got arms
Families typically obtained their coats of arms through a formal grant from the Crown or by proving their ancient right to them.
Where arms were recorded
All official coats of arms are recorded in the registers kept at the College of Arms, which date back to the fifteenth century.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of England.
Origin & History of the Diekmann Family in England
The surname Diekmann originates from the Low German language and is a topographic name describing a person who lived near a dike or a dam. The name is composed of the word "diek," meaning dike, and "mann," meaning man, which suggests that the earliest ancestors were likely responsible for maintaining water barriers or lived in proximity to these essential structures. By the early 17th century, the family had established a presence in York, England, arriving as part of the broader migration of skilled laborers and merchants from Northern Europe. These early settlers often integrated into the local economy by utilizing their traditional knowledge of land management and trade. Over time, the name evolved from a simple description of one’s residence into a permanent family identifier that was passed down through generations as they became part of the local community.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Diederik
Derived from the Germanic elements for people and ruler.
This name
DiekmannA topographic or occupational name referring to a person who lived near a dike or embankment.
also spelled
Dickeman
Dykman
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Bahlow, Hans, Deutsches Namenlexikon: Familien- und Vornamen nach Ursprung und Sinn erklärt, 1967
Gottschald, Max, Deutsche Namenkunde: Unsere Familiennamen, 1971
Borthwick Institute for Archives, York Diocesan Probate Records, 1620
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