Brenken History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Brenken family

The surname Brenken was first found in the city of Padeborn, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. The name originates from the family seat that was located near Padeborn which belonged to the family since the 11th century.

Early History of the Brenken family

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Brenken Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brenken, Brenk, Brenke, Brenker, Brennken, Brencken and many more.

Early Notables of the Brenken family

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Migration of the Brenken family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anthony Brenker, who came to Philadelphia in 1851; as did John Brenk in 1865. A. Brenke came to Texas in 1858; as did Marian Brenke in the same year.

Contemporary Notables of the name Brenken (post 1700) +

Artur Kiekebusch- Brenken, German production manager and director, known for Augen (1919), Der Klabautermann (1919) and Die Frau im Delphin, oder 30 Tage auf dem Meeresgrund (1920)
Hanna Brenken (b. 1923), American artist
Berndt Brenken, Canadian Professor of Mathematics at the University of Calgary, Canada