Berkmann Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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

Berkmann Early Origins

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The surname Berkmann 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.

Berkmann 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.

Berkmann Early History

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Berkmann Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Berkmann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Lewis Berkmann who was recorded as having arrived in St. Clair County, Illinois in 1867

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Citations

Other References

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Fairbairn. Fairbain's book of Crests of the Families of Great Britain and Ireland, 4th Edition 2 volumes in one. Baltimore: Heraldic Book Company, 1968. Print.
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Cook, Chris. English Historical Facts 1603-1688. London: MacMillan, 1980. Print.
Marcharn, Frederick George. A Constitutional History of Modern England 1485 to the Present. London: Harper and Brothers, 1960. Print.
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The Berkmann Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Berkmann 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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