Brungardt History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThis occupational surname was derived from the Old English term "Brungar" which meant "brown spear." Alternatively, the name could have been derived from the Old German word "Brunger." 1 Early Origins of the Brungardt familyThe surname Brungardt was first found in Dorset where the first record of the name appears as Brungar(us) in the Domesday Book. Thomas and William Brunger were listed in a census in Norfolk in 1275 and years later the name was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset as Brunger atte Yate. 2 Interestingly, we must look to Somerset to find some of the earliest records of the family in early rolls. For it is there in Kirby's Quest that Edyth Brungar, Somerset, 1 Edward III; Adam Bryngard, Somerset, 1 Edward III; and John Bryngard, Somerset, 1 Edward III were all listed as holding lands there during the first year's reign of King Edward III. 3 Early History of the Brungardt familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brungardt research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1327, 1377, 1585, 1603, 1605, 1607, 1617, 1620, 1627, 1639, 1642, 1645, 1660, 1680, 1684 and 1688 are included under the topic Early Brungardt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brungardt Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Brungardt are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Brungardt include: Brunker, Brungar, Bryngard, Brouncker, Brounker, Brunkere, Brynker and many more. Early Notables of the Brungardt familyNotables of the family at this time include Adam Bryngard, a prominent 14th century landholder in Somerset; William Brouncker, 1st Viscount Brouncker (1585-1645); William Brouncker (c 1620-1680), an English politician, Member of Parliament for Westbury (1660); William Brouncker... Brungardt RankingIn the United States, the name Brungardt is the 17,024th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 4 Migration of the Brungardt family to IrelandSome of the Brungardt family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Brungardt or a variant listed above: Brungardt Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Brungardt Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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