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Origin of Dau Total Records: 14  Origin of Dau, Meaning of Dau Origin: Originated in Rhineland, Germany. Johann Michael Daub immigrated with family to England in 1709, then to Ireland. Surnames: Daub, Doupe Submitted by: Judy Drysdale Origin of Dau, Meaning of Dau Origin: A Latvian surname meaning "much." Surnames: Dauls Submitted by: Kate Yaffi Origin of Dau, Meaning of Dau Origin: Ancestors and/or descendants of Francis A. MEDDAUGH (1823-1882) of Broome County, NY. Surnames: MEDDAUGH Submitted by: Suzan Kaye Origin of Dau, Meaning of Dau Origin: Joseph Baldauf came from Germany and settled in the Lorain County, OH area. His son John Baldauf settled in Van Wert County OH. Surnames: baldauf Submitted by: Kris Kuhn Origin of Dau, Meaning of Dau Origin: DAUGHETY appears to be a variant of the English DOUGHTY/DAUGHTY meaning loyal, strong and trustworthy,and the phonetically identical DOTY is the more common variant. Frances Daughty was born in England and was a Puritan minister in NY in the 1600's. His descendants were in VA and the Carolinas in the 1700's. Most DAUGHETY families presently are found in NC, and Lenoir County, NC has the largest number. Surnames: DAUGHETY Submitted by: Harold Daughety Origin of Dau, Meaning of Dau Origin: I have been told that this orginated from the German Side of Austria. It is supposed to mean "A friendly Woodcutter" Surnames: Dauenhauer Submitted by: Sarah Howell Origin of Dau, Meaning of Dau Origin: A surname used by people born in the Prince's province in france, (a prince was called a "Dauphin" in France). ie:" nee en Dauphin." (born in Dauphin). Surnames: Dauphinee Submitted by: Origin of Dau, Meaning of Dau Origin: "Nee en Dauphin" (French). Born in the province of the "Dauphin" (Prince) Surnames: Dauphinee, Dauphine, Dauphinais Submitted by: Origin of Dau, Meaning of Dau Origin: Daum - form the German for thumb, daumen. I read in a Sunday Parade Magazine in the 70's that Daum comes from a 10/11 century German Emporor who was known for using thumb screws--daumenschrauben. Surnames: Daum Submitted by: Daum Origin of Dau, Meaning of Dau Origin: As I understand, Middaugh was preceded in German as Mittag meaning 'midday' or 'noon' in English. Surnames: Middaugh Submitted by: John Steven Middaugh Origin of Dau, Meaning of Dau Origin: I was told by my step mother Norma Dautremont that it was handed down in the family as meaning "the other side of the mountain" Surnames: Dautremont Submitted by: Don Griffin Origin of Dau, Meaning of Dau Origin: Dew on a Thistle. This meaning was told to me by my grandfather. Unsure of its accuracy. Surnames: Daudistel Submitted by: Gilbert M. Daudistel III Origin of Dau, Meaning of Dau Origin: The name Daber comes from the word "Dauber" which is the german term for a Cooper. A "Daube" is one of the many pieces of skillfully shaped timber used to make a Wine Barrel. Surnames: Daber, Dauber, Davber, Tauber Submitted by: Carsten Daber Origin of Dau, Meaning of Dau Origin: More specifically, Cooper is the English name for the craftsperson who shapes the timber for the barrels. The Metal rings are crafted by a Blacksmith. The German connection to this Trade is in the name Dauber. Not sure how Italian comes into it. Surnames: Cooper, Blacksmith, Smith, Dauber Submitted by: Carsten Daber 11/24/2009 10:15 PM Page 1 of 1

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