The Berny Family Name

Clerks wrote Berndt in many ways, and Berny is one that stuck. At root, the name means “Bear-brave / Bernhard”.

You may also find the name written Bern, Bernd and Bernt. Records show Berny as one of the forms Berndt took over time.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Berndt surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Get the complete Berny report, with a museum-style coat of arms.