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Where did the Dutch Berg family come from? What is the Dutch Berg family crest and coat of arms? When did the Berg family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Berg family history?
The surname Berg comes from the Old High German word "berg," which means "mountain." The first bearers of the name no doubt came from a mountain or high ground. The name is often found with the preposition "Van den," which mean "from the." In a low-lying, flat country like the Netherlands any area of higher ground was quite prestigious and as such, this was a popular and prestigious surname.
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
- A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)
Spelling variations of this family name include: Berger, Bergen, Berg, Van Berg, Van Berger, Van Bergen, Van den Berger, Van den Berg, Van der Berg, Van den Bergh and many more.First found in Holland, where it is thought to have existed since the 15th century.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Berg research. Another 214 words(15 lines of text) covering the years 1664, 1709, 1748, 1755, 1799, and 1873 are included under the topic Early Berg History in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early notables!
Another 60 words(4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Berg Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Berg. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Berg Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Andreas Christ Berg, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1709
- Johan Henrig Berg, who landed in New York in 1709
- Kasper Berg, who landed in New York in 1709
- Frederick Berg, who arrived in America in 1709
- Tiel Berg, who landed in New York in 1709
Berg Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Joh Berg, who landed in Philadelphia, Pa in 1802
- Fr Berg, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1802
- Wilh Berg, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1807
- Balthazar Berg, who landed in Maryland in 1834
- Belthassar Berg, who arrived in Baltimore, Md in 1838
Berg Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century
- Friedrich Berg, aged 50, arrived in New York, NY in 1901
- Christina Berg, aged 15, landed in America in 1901
- Adam Berg, aged 8, arrived in New York, NY in 1901
- Karolina Berg, aged 9, landed in New York, NY in 1901
- Katherina Berg, aged 20, arrived in America in 1901
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We offer a large range of products for you to enjoy with your Coat of Arms. From the coffee cup in the kitchen to the frame in the living room.
- Laura Berg, American softball player
- Paul Berg (b. 1926), American molecular biologist
- Elizabeth Berg (b. 1986), American singer with The Like, daughter of Tony Berg
- Shelly Berg (b. 1955), American jazz pianist and educator
- Tony Berg (b. 1954), American guitarist, father of Elizabeth Berg
- Morris "Moe" Berg (1902-1972), American catcher and coach in Major League Baseball and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Alban Berg (1885-1935), Austrian composer, born in Vienna, who studied under Arnold Schoenberg
- Andrea Berg (b. 1981), German volleyball player
- Henning Berg (b. 1969), Norwegian football player
- Adje "Adrian" van den Berg (b. 1954), Dutch rock guitarist
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We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- The Hans Hanson Berg Family History by Nancy Stout Larson.
- A Line of Descendants and Ancestors of Josiah Burge (including the Berg Family) a Revolutionary Patriot by Joan A. Hoelaars.
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Our PDF Coat of Arms + Extended History product is the whole package all in one. With a full color Coat of Arms along with a very detailed History, full symbolism, bibliography and settlers listed by the centuries.
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- Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.
- Fairbairn. Fairbain's book of Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland, 4th Edition 2 volumes in one. Baltimore: Heraldic Book Company, 1968. Print.
- Burke, Sir Bernard. Burke's Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry: Including American Families with British Ancestry. (2 Volumes). London: Burke Publishing, 1939. Print.
- Mills, A.D. Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4).
- Leeson, Francis L. Dictionary of British Peerages. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1986. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-1121-5).
- Magnusson, Magnus. Chambers Biographical Dictionary 5th edition. Edinburgh: W & R Chambers, 1990. Print.
- Bede, The Venerable. Historia Ecclesiatica Gentis Anglorum (The Ecclesiastical History Of the English People). Available through Internet Medieval Sourcebook the Fordham University Centre for Medieval Studies. Print.
- Lennard, Reginald. Rural England 1086-1135 A Study of Social and Agrarian Conditions. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1959. Print.
- Elster, Robert J. International Who's Who. London: Europa/Routledge. Print.
- Cook, Chris. English Historical Facts 1603-1688. London: MacMillan, 1980. Print.
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