Diederichs Family Crest & Name History

The same name, two spellings: Diederichs and Dietrich. The family name meaning is “Ruler of the people”, the same as for Dietrich. Diederichs is listed among the recognised spellings of Dietrich. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. You may also find the name written Dederichs, Diedrichs and Diederich.

According to the 2010 US Census, the Diederichs surname had 326 bearers. INSEE counts 218 people born in France with the Diederichs surname between 1891 and 2000; the busiest decade was 1961–1970.

There is no single Diederichs family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. Want more than a summary? See the Diederichs family name pack.