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![Show Contents]() Beruffe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The ancient roots of the Beruffe family are found in the German state of Bavaria. Beruffe was a local name, for someone who lived in Bavaria. The family name Beruffe can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when Bavaria was a region characterized by court intrigue and heroic battles over power and prestige. The Beruffe family was involved in the ancient feuds between noble families, who competed for domination of the territory. In this era of rapidly changing political allegiances, the Beruffe family aligned itself with many different noble families and their support was sought by many leaders in their search for power. Early Origins of the Beruffe familyThe surname Beruffe was first found in Bavaria, where the name Beruff was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by several leaders in their quest to maximize their power. Early History of the Beruffe familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beruffe research. Another 117 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1787 and 1792 are included under the topic Early Beruffe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Beruffe 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 Beruffe include Beruff, Berueff, Berueffe, Berufe, Beruffe, Beruth, Beruthe, Beruthe, Berrufe, Berruffe, Berruth, Berruthe, Baruff and many more. Early Notables of the Beruffe familyMore information is included under the topic Early Beruffe Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Beruffe 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 Beruffe surname or a spelling variation of the name include: Charles Beruff, who arrived in America in 1849.
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