The roots of the distinguished German surname Barninger lie in the province of Westphalia. The name is of two different possible origins; firstly, it is derived from "Berninghausen," the name of a town in Westphalia. Alternatively, it may indicate "son of Berning," a diminutive of "Bern," which is itself derived from the Old High German "bero," meaning "bear."
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Early Origins of the Barninger family
The surname Barninger was first found in Westphalia, where the name is thought to have first emerged. It was a common practice of the time to refer to a new resident of a city by the name of his hometown; thus, it is likely that the progenitor of the name was a native of the town of Berninghausen who had settled somewhere else. The young Barninger family was instrumental in the development of medieval Westphalian society, and played a significant role in the history of the region.
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Early History of the Barninger family
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Barninger Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Berning, Berninghausen, Berninger, Beringhausen, Behrning, Behrninger, Barning, Barninger and many more.
Early Notables of the Barninger family
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Migration of the Barninger family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henrich Berninger, who settled in Philadelphia in 1764; Jost Berninger, a Hessian mercenary who settled in America after fighting in the Revolutionary War.
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