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Berckmans Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

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Etymology of Berckmans

What does the name Berckmans mean?

The name Berckmans is derived from the Low German word "berke," or "birke" which means "birch." Thus it is assumed that the first bearers of the Berckmans family name originally lived near birch trees.

Early Origins of the Berckmans family

The surname Berckmans was first found in Hamburg, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Berchmann 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 Berckmans family

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Berckmans Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Berchmann, Bercmann, Bercman, Berchman, Berkmann, Berkman, Berckmann, Berckman, Berkemann, Berkeman, Birkmann, Birkman, Birkemann, Birkeman, Birckmann and many more.

Early Notables of the Berckmans family

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Migration of the Berckmans family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Christian Berkman, age 26; arrived in Philadelphia, in 1738; Peter Berkman settled in Maryland in 1764; Johannes Berckmann, accompanied by his wife Johanna H. P. Goldner, arrived in Philadelphia in 1792.

Contemporary Notables of the name Berckmans (post 1700)+

  • Arthur Berckmans (1929-2020), better known as Berck, a Belgian comics author, best known for Sammy

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