indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from location & from nickname)
Usage German, Swedish (Rare), Danish (Rare)
Other Forms FormsBernwald, Bärwald
Meaning & History
Originally derived from the given name Bernwald, composed of Old High German bern, bero "bear" and wald "ruler". Later altered to Bärwald "bear forest", from German Bär "bear" and Wald "forest". Also a habitational name from places named Bärwalde and Beerwalde in Germany.