Bjorgum

Bjorgum Meaning & Origin

About Bjorgum
The surname Bjorgum is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Bjǫrgungr, which means "rescuer" or "savior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Bjǫrgungr. Over time, the surname became associated with families who were believed to possess qualities of bravery, strength, or protection. Today, individuals with the surname Bjorgum can be found primarily in Norway and among Norwegian diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bjorgum: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PJRKM
🗽 NYSIIS
BAN
🔊 Soundex
B206205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B Y AO1 R G AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/bjorgum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PJRKM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bjorgum in Braille

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

The name Bjorgum in braille

How to sign the name Bjorgum using Sign Language

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

The name Bjorgum in sign language

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