Verdinand History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Verdinand

What does the name Verdinand mean?

The German surname Verdinand came to Austria in the 15th century with the Spanish Hapsburg dynasty. It is ultimately derived from the Spanish elements "faro," meaning "journey" and "nano," meaning "brave."

Early Origins of the Verdinand family

The surname Verdinand was first found in Austria, where the name Ferdinand became noted for its many branches, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. As the family grew more powerful some of its more distinguished members were eventually elevated to the ranks of nobility.

Early History of the Verdinand family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Verdinand research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1503, 1564, 1577, 1650, 1721, 1792, 1793 and 1875 are included under the topic Early Verdinand History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Verdinand Spelling Variations

In the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Verdinand include Ferdinand, Ferdinande, Ferddinand, Ferdinnand, Ferdinnande, Ferdendand, Ferdenande, Ferdennand, Verdinand, Verdinande, Verddinand, Verdinnand and many more.

Early Notables of the Verdinand family

many European rulers and princes. The Ferdinand name was one of the Hereditary names used by the powerful Hapsburg family. Among them were: Ferdinand I (1503-1564) Holy Roman emperor, son of Philip the Handsome and Joanna, princess of Castile and Aragon, and grandson of Maximilian I; Ferdinand (1577-1650)...
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Migration of the Verdinand family

Discovered in the immigration and passenger lists were a number of people bearing the name Verdinand: Charles Henry Ferdenand who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1796; and John Ferdinand who arrived in Mississippi in 1836.