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![Show Contents]() Berndorper History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The ancient roots of the Berndorper family are found in the German state of Bavaria. Berndorper was a local name, for someone who lived in Bavaria. During the Middle Ages, when feudalism, chivalry, and knighthood characterized Europe, heroic battles over power and prestige were fought between the noble families. In an age of rapidly changing political and religious alliances, the Berndorper family declared their loyalty to many different noblemen and princes who sought their support in the conflicts of the day. Consequently, the Berndorper family made a vital contribution to the ancient German traditions of military initiation, legality, and chivalry. Early Origins of the Berndorper familyThe surname Berndorper was first found in Bavaria, where the name Berndorf made a great early contribution to the feudal society of early Europe. The name Berndorf became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses where family members continued to play important roles in the savage tribal and national conflicts which resulted as each group sought to maximize its power and status in an ever changing territorial profile. Early History of the Berndorper familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Berndorper research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1506 and 1521 are included under the topic Early Berndorper History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Berndorper 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 Berndorper include Berndorf, Berndorff, Berndorfer, Berndorffer, Burndorf, Burndorff, Berndorphe, Berndorp, Berndorper, Berntorf, Berntorff, Berntorffer, Barndorf, Baerndorf, Barndorff, Baerndorff, Barndorffer, Baerndorffer, Barndorp, Baerndorp, Barndorper, Baerndorper, Barntorf, Baerntorf, Barntorff, Baerntorff, Barntorffer and many more. Early Notables of the Berndorper familyMore information is included under the topic Early Berndorper Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Berndorper familyGerman settlers were among the most common to come to North America between the mid-17th and mid-20th centuries. Poverty and religious persecution drove many Bavarians to make this long trek. tenant farmers were also enticed by the prospect of owning land. From east to west, these German immigrants populated the United States, settling in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Ontario and the prairie provinces of Canada also provided homes to many. Early settlers bearing the Berndorper surname or a spelling variation of the name include: C. W. Berndorff, who arrived in New York, NY in 1862.
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