Burkert History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Burkert family

The surname Burkert was first found in Bohemia, where the name Birken was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. Records show that the name Birken stems originally from the ancient line of Berka which first appeared in Bohemia around 1003. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Burkert family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Burkert research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1501, 1554, 1626, 1654, 1681, 1745, 1800 and 1868 are included under the topic Early Burkert History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Burkert Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Birken, Birkener, Birkner, Birck, Bircken, Birckner, Birchen, Birch, Birkenstock and many more.

Early Notables of the Burkert family

Charlotte Birch-Pfeiffer (1800-1868), who was a well-known actress and dramatist. Sixtus Birck (1501-1554) was a schoolteacher who converted to Protestantism, who also wrote biblical plays with a strong moral message...
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Burkert migration to the United States +

Burkert Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Burkert, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1840

Contemporary Notables of the name Burkert (post 1700) +

Nancy Ekholm Burkert (b. 1933), American artist and illustrator
Walter Burkert (1931-2015), German scholar of Greek mythology and cult awarded the 1990 Balzan Prize for Study of the ancient world (Mediterranean area)
Herbert Burkert, German law professor
Rudolf Burkert (1904-1985), German Czechoslovak Nordic gold, silver and bronze medalist skier
Martin Burkert (b. 1964), German politician, Deputy Leader of the Social Democratic Party in Bavaria (2013-)
Karel Burkert (1909-1991), Czech football goalkeeper who played for Czechoslovakia in the 1938 FIFA World Cup