Berge

Topographic

Meaning

A surname derived from the word for mountain or hill in Germanic languages.

Etymology

Derived from Old High German 'berg' or Old Norse 'berg' meaning mountain or rocky hill. It may function as both a topographic surname and a shortened form of longer compound surnames.

About the Berge Surname

A simple topographic surname indicating residence near or on a mountain. The name is widespread across Germanic and Scandinavian regions.

Distribution

Found throughout Germany, Scandinavia, and areas of German and Scandinavian settlement.

Notable Bearers

Candace Berge (actress), Polly Bergen (actress)

People with the Berge Surname

Wendell Berge

Assistant to Thurman Arnold, Department of Justice