The surname Bergers was first found in the northern provinces which would later form Prussia, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.
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Early History of the Bergers family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bergers research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1584, 1608, 1656, 1777, 1804 and 1838 are included under the topic Early Bergers History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Bergers Spelling Variations
In the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Bergers include Berger, Bergher, Bergger, Burger, Burgher and others.
Early Notables of the Bergers family
Notable figures of the time with the name Bergers were Andreas Berger (1584-1656), a German composer whose works featured in the collection of J. S. Bach, the son-in-law of the English emigre musician William Brade.
Ludwig Berger was a remarkable pianoforte-player and gifted composer, born... Another 44 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bergers Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Bergers family
Prussia played an extremely influential role in shaping modern German history. It remained a part of Germany until after the Second World War. Prussia was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. Many Prussians became residents of these new countries after the War, and many migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly to Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Bergers were Anders Berger, age 25; who came to New York City in 1849; Casper Berger, age 30; arrived in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1738; Jacob Berger settled in Philadelphia in 1753.
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