| ![Show Contents]() Berton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of BertonWhat does the name Berton mean? The German surname Berton is derived from the personal name Bartholomew. Early Origins of the Berton familyThe surname Berton was first found in the Rhineland, where this family was a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always influential in social affairs, the name Barton became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the region and the nation. Early History of the Berton familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Berton research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1766, 1784, 1815 and 1849 are included under the topic Early Berton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Berton Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Berton include Barton, Bartton, Bartonn, Bartonne, Barttonne, Baerton, Baertton, Baertonn, Baertonne, Baerttonne, Berton, Bertton, Bertonn, Bertonne and many more. Early Notables of the Berton familyMore information is included under the topic Early Berton Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Berton RankingFrance, the name Berton is the 1,024th most popular surname with an estimated 5,217 people with that name. 1
| Berton migration to the United States | + |
Hundreds of thousands of Europeans, including many Rhinelanders, made the voyage to North America between the 17th and 20th centuries. It was an escape from religious persecution and poverty and also an opportunity for people to start over and own their own land. Most landed at Ellis Island, off New York before moving on to the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, and California. Some also landed in Canada and settled in Ontario, while others headed west to the prairie provinces. A study of passenger and immigration lists has shown a number of people bearing the name of Berton, or one of its variants, reaching North America shores very early:
Berton Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- William Berton, who arrived in Virginia in 1646 2
- Gameliel Berton, who landed in Dorchester, Massachusetts in 1658 2
Berton Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Charles Berton, who landed in Arkansas in 1887 2
| Berton migration to Canada | + |
Berton Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Jacques Berton left Saintonge and settled in Québec in 1717
- Mr. Peter Berton U.E. born in Long Island, New York, USA who settled in Fredericton, New Brunswick c. 1783 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Berton (post 1700) | + |
- Vic Berton (1896-1951), American jazz drummer with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Sean Berton (b. 1979), former American NFL football tight end who played from 2003 to 2005
- Stefania Berton (b. 1990), Italian pair skater
- Liliane Berton (b. 1924), French soprano
- Pierre Montan Berton (1727-1780), French composer and conductor, father of Henri-Montan Berton
- Henri-Montan Berton (1767-1844), French composer, teacher, and writer
- Henri Berton, French archer at the 1908 Summer Olympics
- Father Giuseppe Berton (1932-2013), Italian missionary of the Xaverian Brothers
- George Frederick Street Berton (1808-1840), Canadian lawyer from Burton Parish in Sunbury County, New Brunswick
- ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: All is with me
- http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
- 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)
- Rubincam, Milton. The Old United Empire Loyalists List. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc, 1976. (Originally published as; United Empire Loyalists. The Centennial of the Settlement of Upper Canada. Rose Publishing Company, 1885.) ISBN 0-8063-0331-X
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