Beren History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The modern state of Germany is the glorious birthplace of the surname Beren. By and large, hereditary surname were formed in Germany when most of the German states were a part of the Holy Roman Empire. At this time, as the population of Europe swelled and travel became easier, people began to encounter others sharing their own name and they avoided confusion by adopting a second name. A common form of surname found in Germany are those that are derived from nicknames. Nickname surnames were derived from an eke-name, or added name. They usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person that used the name. The surname Beren was a name for a person who had the strength of a bear. Ancient records reveal the name Beren is derived from the Old German word ber, which means bear.

Early Origins of the Beren family

The surname Beren was first found in Silesia and Bohemia, where this family became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always influential in social affairs, the family became a well-known and integral part of those regions.

Early History of the Beren family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beren research. Another 233 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1334, 1592, 1655, 1666, 1700, 1744, 1771, 1782, 1786, 1787, 1811 and 1813 are included under the topic Early Beren History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Beren Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Beer, Beere, Beare, Beerr, Beerre, Bear, Beerli (Swiss), Beeren, Beren, Beering and many more.

Early Notables of the Beren family

Notables of the period with the surname Beren were Johann Beer also Bahr, Behr or Bär, (1655-1700); an Austrian author, court official and composer; and Christian Theophil Chrisostomus Beer, who came from a prominent family in Loewenberg, Silesia, and was ennobled in 1787. He began his career as a major in the Russian army, and eventually became a State Advisor at the royal courts of Russia.Joseph Beer (sometimes written Boer), was a remarkable clarinet-player...
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Beren migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Beren Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Elisabeth Beren, who arrived in New York City in 1848