About Bergen
The surname Bergen is of Dutch and German origin, derived from the word "berg" meaning "mountain" or "hill." It is a locational surname typically given to people who lived near or on a mountain or hill. The name may also have been used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent hill or mountain. Overall, the surname Bergen signifies a connection to a geographical feature and is common among people of Dutch and German descent.
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The surname Bergen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bergen 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 Bergen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Bergen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Bergen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.