Bernhardt

Surname: Bernhardt

Origin: Germanic

Meaning: Bernhardt is a Germanic surname of Old High German origin. It is derived from the name Bernhard, which combines the elements "bern" meaning "bear" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "strong". Therefore, the surname Bernhardt can be interpreted as "brave as a bear" or "strong as a bear".

Distribution: The surname Bernhardt is not very common in Britain, with a few scattered occurrences across the country, mainly in regions influenced by German immigration and heritage.

Famous Bearers: -Sarah Bernhardt – A renowned French stage actress of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for her dramatic performances and international acclaim.

Variants: Variants of the surname include Bernard, Bearnard, and Bernhard.

There are approximately 180 people named Bernhardt in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Bernhardt.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Germany

Language of origin: German

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Carl
  • Colin
  • Daniel
  • Dirk
  • Ian
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard

Female

  • Beverly
  • Cecile
  • Colette
  • Diane
  • Helen
  • Karen
  • Kathleen
  • Louise
  • Michelle
  • Rose
  • Sarah
  • Tina

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