Wernicki History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Poland

Etymology of Wernicki

What does the name Wernicki mean?

The Wernicki 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, Wernicki is a patronymic surname, created from the personal name Werner.

Early Origins of the Wernicki family

The surname Wernicki was first found in Cracow.

Early History of the Wernicki family

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Wernicki Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Wernicki family

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Migration of the Wernicki family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johann Ludwig Wernick, a Hessian mercenary in the American War for Independence, Lois Wernick, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1796; Charlotte Wernicke, who came to New York, NY in 1854.

Contemporary Notables of the name Wernicki (post 1700) +

Dr. Peter Wernicki, American physician in Vero Beach, Florida, medical adviser to the U.S. Lifesaving Association