Wernick History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Poland
Scotland

The Wernick surname comes from two possible sources, in some cases it was no doubt derived from the word "wierny," which means " loyal" or "faithful." In other instances, Wernick is a patronymic surname, created from the personal name Werner.

Early Origins of the Wernick family

The surname Wernick was first found in Cracow.

Early History of the Wernick family

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Wernick Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wernicki, Wernik, Wernick, Wernikowski, Wiernic, Wiernicki, Wiernik and many more.

Early Notables of the Wernick family

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Wernick migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Wernick Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johann Ludwig Wernick, a Hessian mercenary in the American War for Independence
Lois Wernick, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1796 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)