Berninger

Berninger is a surname of German origin. It is derived from the Germanic personal name Bernhard, composed of the elements "bern" (bear) and "hard" (brave, strong). As a surname, Berninger likely originated as a patronymic, indicating "son of Bernhard" or a related family association.

The name is found primarily in Germany and regions with historical German settlements, such as the United States. The spelling can vary slightly, with variations like Berning, Berninghaus, and Bernhard occurring.

Genealogical research can reveal specific family histories and geographical distributions of individuals bearing the Berninger surname.