About Blegen
The surname Blegen is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "bleyja," meaning "to bleach" or "to whiten." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with fair or light-colored hair. Over time, the surname Blegen became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.
The surname Blegen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Blegen 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 Blegen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Blegen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Blegen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.