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Where did the English Berenger family come from? What is the English Berenger family crest and coat of arms? When did the Berenger family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Berenger family history?

The name Berenger has a rich and ancient history. It is an Anglo-Saxon name that was originally derived from the German name Beringer. The surname probably arrived in England shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066, since the Normans imported many laborers from the continent in order to expedite their hold on England.

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Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Berenger include Berringer, Berenger, Baringer, Beringar, Berengerus, Berengarus, Berengarii, Beringer, Belinger, Bellinger, Bellenger, Beranger and many more.

First found in Norfolk, where they held a family seat from ancient times.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Berenger research. Another 442 words(32 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1150, 1271, 1273, 1275, 1500, 1694, 1780, and 1831 are included under the topic Early Berenger History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 22 words(2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Berenger Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants:

Berenger Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Nicolas Berenger, aged 47, landed in Louisiana in 1719
  • Jos Berenger, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1786

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The Berenger Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Berenger Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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