How common is the Egge surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Egge in the United States.

Are there Egge soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 19 soldiers with the Egge surname appear in Civil War records.

Egge

Q: What does the surname Egge mean?

The surname Egge means "Edge or corner, possibly referring to someone living on a boundary or elevated place.". It is of Germanic/Scandinavian origin.

Topographic

Meaning

Edge or corner, possibly referring to someone living on a boundary or elevated place.

Etymology

From Old Norse or Old High German 'egg' meaning edge or corner. May derive from topographic features or be a shortened form of names containing this element.

About the Egge Surname

A short, simple surname likely derived from landscape features or dwelling locations. The name is relatively uncommon and primarily found in Nordic regions.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Scandinavia and Northern Germany.

Egge Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Egge Surname

Carl Egge

Quick Facts

Origin: Germanic/Scandinavian
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval period (Scandinavian and German records)
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

19 soldiers with the Egge surname found in Civil War records.

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