Ackerman Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

People called Ackerman share their surname's story with Ackermann, of which it is a variant. The name is usually explained as “farmer, ploughman”. Ackerman drops the “n” of Ackermann, a simplification that clerks often made. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

The same family of names includes Akkermann.

There is no single Ackerman family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were. For the full story, order the Ackerman surname pack.