| ![Show Contents]() Bernache History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany The surname Bernache is thought to be derived from the Germanic personal name Bernhard, composed of the elements "bern," which means "bear" and "hard," which means "hardy," "brave," or "strong." Early Origins of the Bernache familyThe surname Bernache was first found in Westphalia, where the family Berneck came from humble beginnings, but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. Early History of the Bernache familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bernache research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1352 is included under the topic Early Bernache History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bernache 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 Bernache include Berneck, Bernecker, Bernech, Berneche, Bernneck, Bernecker, Bernach, Bernache, Bernnache, Bernack, Bernacker, Berneger, Bernicke and many more. Early Notables of the Bernache familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bernache Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bernache familyFor many Germans, emigration to North America was an inviting alternative to the trials of life in the old country. From the mid-17th into the present century, thousands of Germans migrated across the Atlantic. They capitalized on the chance to escape poverty and persecution, and to own their own land. After 1650, Germans settled throughout the states of Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many also landed in Canada, settling in Ontario or father west on the rich land of the prairies. Among them: Elias Berneger, who settled in Philadelphia in 1738; Ludwig Bernicke who arrived in New York City in 1782; John Bernecker, who settled in Philadelphia in 1853.
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