Dernbach History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Dernbach family

The surname Dernbach was first found in Baden, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Dernbach family

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Dernbach Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dernbach, Graul, Dernback, Dernbak and others.

Early Notables of the Dernbach family

Balthasar von Dernbach (1548 - 16 March 1606), was a Benedictine monk of Fulda monastery and its Prince-Abbot from 1570 to 1606
Peter Philipp von Dernbach (1619-1683) was the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1672 to 1683 and Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1675 to 1683

Migration of the Dernbach family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: settlers who traveled to the New World and established themselves along the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada in the 18th and 19th centuries..

Contemporary Notables of the name Dernbach (post 1700) +

John C. Dernbach, American environmentalist, lawyer and distinguished professor of law at Widener University
Jade Winston Dernbach (b. 1986), South African cricketer who plays for Surrey County Cricket Club, born in Johannesburg