Berger Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Berger surname: its meaning, its roots in Germany, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Berger name
Berger is a German topographic name for someone who lived on or by a hill, from Middle High German berc, "mountain, hill", or a habitational name from places called Berg. The surname is very common in Bavaria and Austria. In France the same spelling is an unrelated name for a shepherd.
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This overview covers the Berger name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Austria, Switzerland and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Berger name FAQ
What does the Berger name mean?
Hill dweller. Common variants include Berg, Bergmann, Bergner.
Where does the Berger surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in Austria, Switzerland and the United States.
Is there a Berger coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Berger crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Berger coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).