Bercman Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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

Bercman Early Origins

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The surname Bercman 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.

Bercman 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.

Bercman Early History

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Bercman Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

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.

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The Bercman Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Bercman Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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