Bergemann: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Long before computers fixed spellings, Bergemann and Bergmann were used side by side. The family name meaning is “Mountain dweller”, the same as for Bergmann.

Heraldry and the Bergemann name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Bergmann surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Bergemann and Bergmann

Bergemann adds “e” to Bergmann, a small change that crept in as the name was written down. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard.

736 Americans were listed as Bergemann in the 2010 census. Research your Bergemann family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.