| ![Show Contents]() Bergheimer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of BergheimerWhat does the name Bergheimer mean? The name Bergheimer comes from the Rhineland, an ancient region of Germany. In pre-medieval times, the Germans used only one name, but later they were forced by a growing population to adopt hereditary surnames; so as to remain distinct from the many others of the same first name. Local names were often chosen. They originally indicated land ownership, and frequently carried the prefix von, meaning "of" or "from," which is often taken as an indication of aristocratic lineage. Bergheimer was a name for some one lived in the Rhine valley. Early Origins of the Bergheimer familyThe surname Bergheimer was first found in the Rhineland valley, where the family gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. The name became prominent as many branches of the family founded separate houses and acquired estates in surrounding regions. Early History of the Bergheimer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bergheimer research. Another 279 words (20 lines of text) covering the years 1244, 1491, 1505, 1512, 1535, 1565, 1572, 1683, 1698 and 1772 are included under the topic Early Bergheimer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bergheimer 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 Bergheimer include Berchem, Bercheim, Berchheim, Bergheim, Bergheimer, Berghem, Burgheim, Burghem, Bergem, Bercheme, Berchems, Bercham, Berkem and many more. Early Notables of the Bergheimer familyGeorg von Berchem, Privy Councellor at the court of Brandenburg, who was ennobled in 1698 in reward for his outstanding service.
Jacquet de Berchem (1505-1565), a prominent Flemish composer, was primarily known for his madrigals. He was born in Flanders at the commencement of the 16th century, and flourished...
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| Bergheimer migration to the United States | + |
Between the 17th and 20th centuries, hundreds of thousands of Europeans came to North America, and many Rhinelanders were among them. They had many various reasons for making the choice: to escape poverty and persecution, for adventure, and for the opportunity to own their own land. Ellis Island, one of the main American immigration centers, saw many settlers as they moved on to the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, and New York. In Canada, they found homes in Ontario, and on the great plains of the Midwestern provinces. The Bergheimer were among of the early German families that came to North America:
Bergheimer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Wilhelm Bergheimer, who settled in Philadelphia in 1732
- Leonard Bergheimer, aged 8, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1732 1
- Vellin Bergheimer, aged 6, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1732 1
- Wihelm Bergheimer, aged 26, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1732 1
Bergheimer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Joseph Bergheimer, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1878 1
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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