BEGER (bee-ger) Family Information

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Origins Available: German, English

Beger is a name whose history on English soil dates back to the wave of migration that followed the Norman Conquest of England of 1066. The Beger family lived in Yorkshire. The name is of German origin, however, and is a local name which means "the dweller beside the brook."

Spelling variations include: Becker, Becher and others.

First found in Yorkshire where they were seated from very ancient times well before the Norman Conquest when Duke William invaded England in 1066 A.D.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were: Martin Becker who arrived in Philadelphia Pa. in 1776; and Philip Becker who settled in Philadelphia in 1776.

Motto Translated: He lives twice who lives well.

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