How common is the Berge surname?

There are approximately 15,000 people with the surname Berge in the United States.

Are there Berge soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 85 soldiers with the Berge surname appear in Civil War records.

Berge

Q: What does the surname Berge mean?

The surname Berge means "A surname derived from the word for mountain or hill in Germanic languages.". It is of German, Scandinavian origin.

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 & Frequency

Estimated 15,000 bearers in the United States #908 most common surname

Rare Common

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

Berge Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Berge Surname

Wendell Berge

Assistant to Thurman Arnold, Department of Justice

Quick Facts

Origin: German, Scandinavian
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 15,000

War Records

85 soldiers with the Berge surname found in Civil War records.

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