History: The surname Diedericks is of German origin, derived from the given name Dietrich, meaning “ruler of the people.” The suffix “-s” indicates “son of,” making Diedericks mean “son of Dietrich.” The name was brought to South Africa by Dutch settlers in the 17th century. Notable individuals with this surname include Jan Diedericks, a South African cricketer, and Hendrik Diedericks, a South African rugby player. ([surnames.behindthename.com](https://surnames.behindthename.com/name/kemp?utm_source=openai))