| ![Show Contents]() Bergerson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Early Origins of the Bergerson familyThe surname Bergerson 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. Early History of the Bergerson familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bergerson research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1584, 1608, 1656, 1777, 1804 and 1838 are included under the topic Early Bergerson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bergerson Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Bergerson include Berger, Bergher, Bergger, Burger, Burgher and others. Early Notables of the Bergerson familyNotable figures of the time with the name Bergerson 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 Bergerson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bergerson RankingIn the United States, the name Bergerson is the 17,453rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Bergerson familyThe state of Prussia was a great influence on the shape of modern Germany. After the Second World War, Prussia's land was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany and the state was abolished. Some Prussians remained in those countries after the war, while many others migrated to North America in search of a new start. Philadelphia was their primary point of entry to the United States, after which many of them moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. A large number of Prussians also migrated to Ontario and the prairie provinces as United Empire Loyalists. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Bergersons to arrive in North America, and among them 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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