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![Show Contents]() Van Der bergh History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The ancient German region of the Rhineland, gave birth to the family name of Van Der bergh. At first, people used only a single name, but as the population grew and people began to travel, they began to find it necessary to take on an additional name to differentiate themselves. Fairly general principles guided the development of hereditary surnames in the Rhineland. Among the most common forms of surname found in the Rhineland 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 name was derived from the German word "burc," which means a "fortified town." The surname Van Der bergh was a name for a person who lived in a town. Early Origins of the Van Der bergh familyThe surname Van Der bergh was first found in the Rhineland, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Early History of the Van Der bergh familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Van Der bergh research. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1100, 1540, 1550, 1556, 1573, 1579, 1589, 1599, 1716, 1763, 1765, 1834 and 1842 are included under the topic Early Van Der bergh History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Van Der bergh Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Van Der bergh include Berg, Bergh, Berghe, Bergg, Berge, Bergge, Burg, Burgh and many more. Early Notables of the Van Der bergh familyNotables with the name Van Der bergh during this period were Adam Berg, a renowned music printer of Munich, whose publications extend from 1540 to about 1599. His great work was the 'Patrocinium musices,' published under the patronage of the Dukes of Bavaria, the first volume of which appeared in 1573. After the death of Duke Albrecht V, in 1579, the publication was interrupted, and not resumed till 1589, when the second series appeared, also containing five volumes. 1
George Berg, a German by birth, was a pupil of Dr. Pepusch. In 1763 he gained the first prize medal awarded by...
Another 97 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Van Der bergh Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Van Der bergh RankingIn Netherlands, the name Van Der bergh is the 791st most popular surname with an estimated 2,448 people with that name. 2 Migration of the Van Der bergh familyThe great European flow of migration to North America, which began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century, was particularly attractive to those from the Rhineland who wished to escape either poverty or religious persecution. Many of those who left the Rhineland to seek their fortunes in the prosperous and free New World settled in the major urban centers of the United States and Canada. In the United States, the settlers from the Rhineland passed through immigration centers like that of Ellis Island, most of them moving on to Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, and New York. In Canada, the majority of Rhinelanders settled in Ontario and the prairie provinces. An examination of passenger and immigration lists has revealed many important settlers to North America bearing the name Van Der bergh, or one of its variants above: Christian Berg, who settled in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1840; Jacob Berg arrived in Philadelphia in 1750; Lewis R. Berg, age 40; came to New York City in 1843.
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- Solko Van Der Bergh (1854-1916), Dutch Olympian who won bronze for shooting at the 1900 Summer Games 3
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