Gernier History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Gernier family

The surname Gernier was first found in East Prussia, where the name Garn came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Gernier family

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Gernier Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Garn, Garner, Garnerin, Garin, Garene, Karen, Gern, Geirn, Giern, Geren, Garn, Gerner, Gar, Garnen and many more.

Early Notables of the Gernier family

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Gernier migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Gernier Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

T. Gernier, who settled in New York in 1831

Historic Events for the Gernier family +

HMS Hood

Mr. James B De Gernier (b. 1914), Scottish Able Seaman serving for the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve from Dundee, Angus, Scotland, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 1

Sources +

H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour, Men Lost in the Sinking of H.M.S. Hood, 24th May 1941. (Retrieved 2016, July 15) . Retrieved from http://www.hmshood.com/crew/memorial/roh_24may41.htm