| ![Show Contents]() Bernicke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany
Etymology of BernickeWhat does the name Bernicke mean? The surname Bernicke 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 Bernicke familyThe surname Bernicke 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 Bernicke familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bernicke research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1352 is included under the topic Early Bernicke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bernicke 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 Bernicke include Berneck, Bernecker, Bernech, Berneche, Bernneck, Bernecker, Bernach, Bernache, Bernnache, Bernack, Bernacker, Berneger, Bernicke and many more. Early Notables of the Bernicke familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bernicke Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Bernicke migration to the United States | + |
After 1650, thousands of German settlers came to North America to escape the religious persecution and poverty that wracked Europe and to make the most of the opportunity to own their own land in a new country. They settled across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California, and in Canada in Ontario and on the fertile plains of the prairie provinces. Among them:
Bernicke Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Ludwig Bernicke who arrived in New York City in 1782
- Ludwig Bernicke, who landed in New York, NY in 1782 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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