The Dames(Dahms)that is how it was spelled in Germany and was changed after they came to US. The Dahms in my line came from Hammerstien that was my GGandmother and my Grandmother came from Schlorham which is just outside of Berlin,Germany. and as far as I know they move all over some to Calif,some to Canada,some in Penn, and other places that I am now finding out about.Hope this may help you.