Bergeman

Bergeman Meaning & Origin

About Bergeman
The surname Bergeman is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bergeman," meaning "mountain man" or "mountain dweller." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived or worked in the mountains or hilly regions. The name may have also been given to someone who possessed qualities associated with mountains, such as strength or resilience.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bergeman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bergeman: 504
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,937
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bergeman based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bergeman is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRJMN
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B0620505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 G M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈbərgmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRJMN', 'PRKMN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bergeman in Braille

Here's how to represent Bergeman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bergeman in braille

How to sign the name Bergeman using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bergeman using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bergeman in sign language

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