Wernick History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Wernick

What does the name Wernick mean?

The Wernick surname comes from two possible sources, in some cases it was no doubt derived from the word "wierny," which means " loyal" or "faithful." In other instances, Wernick is a patronymic surname, created from the personal name Werner.

Early Origins of the Wernick family

The surname Wernick was first found in Cracow.

Early History of the Wernick family

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Wernick Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wernicki, Wernik, Wernick, Wernikowski, Wiernic, Wiernicki, Wiernik and many more.

Early Notables of the Wernick family

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Wernick migration to the United States +

Wernick Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johann Ludwig Wernick, a Hessian mercenary in the American War for Independence
Lois Wernick, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1796 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Wernick (post 1700) +

Pete Wernick (b. 1946), nicknamed "Dr. Banjo", American musician
Paul Wernick (b. 1977), American television and film producer and screenwriter
Jeffrey Wernick (1953-2009), American animation executive and sports agent
Richard Wernick (1934-2025), American composer, best known for his chamber and vocal works, winner of the 1977 Pulitzer Prize for Music
Mickey Wernick (1944-2023), English bookmaker and professional poker player from Birmingham

Sources +

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)