Berlepsch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Berlepsch family

The surname Berlepsch was first found in Hessen and the Franconian canton of Rhoen-Werra, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. It is believed that the name first evolved in Moravia on the Hungarian border in the 11th century but under the influence of King Heinrich moved to Lower Saxony and Hessen. The arrival years in both these regions are recorded as 1241, 1268 and 1269. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. The founding fathers of the family are taken to be the brothers Heinrich and Dietrich von Bernewizko, "hereafter named Berlepsch," who came to the court of Duke Otto of Saxony, the Lord of Werra, and the Count of Nordheim in 1070. In 1070 they settled in Junde near Goettingen.

Early History of the Berlepsch family

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Berlepsch Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Berlepsche, Burlepsche, Berlapsch, Berlapsche and many more.

Early Notables of the Berlepsch family

Prominent figures of the time who bore the name Berlepsch were

Johann von Berlepsch, who was the commandant of Germany's most renowned castle Wartburg...

Migration of the Berlepsch family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: members of the family who settled in North America during the 18th and 19th centuries.

The Berlepsch Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Dum spiro spero
Motto Translation: While I have breath I hope.