Westerberger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany
Sweden

The surname Westerberger is a compound name created from the Middle High German words "west" meaning "west" and "burg" which means "hill."

Early Origins of the Westerberger family

The surname Westerberger was first found in Austria, where the name Westerberger was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society of Europe. 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 Westerberger family

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Westerberger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Westerburg, Westerberg, Westerburger, Westerberger, Westerburgh, Westerburgher, Wester, Westeburg, Westeberg, Westberg and many more.

Early Notables of the Westerberger family

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Westerberger migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Westerberger Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Peter Westerberger, who landed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1742 1
Christoph Westerberger, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1744 1
Paul Westerberger, who arrived in Frederick County, Maryland in 1767 1

Citations +

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)