Diekmann

Diekmann is a surname of German origin. It is a patronymic surname, derived from a shortened form of the personal name Dietrich, meaning "people-ruler" or "ruler of the people." Dietrich is composed of the elements "diet" (people) and "ric" (ruler, power). The "mann" suffix indicates "man" or "son of." Therefore, Diekmann can be interpreted as "son of Dietrich" or "man of Dietrich."

The surname is found predominantly in northern Germany. Variations of the name include Dieckmann, Dickmann, and other similar forms.

Notable individuals with the surname Diekmann:

• Kai Diekmann: A German journalist and former editor-in-chief of the German tabloid newspaper Bild.