Borg

Borg Meaning & Origin

About Borg
The surname Borg is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "borg," meaning "fortress" or "castle." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near or worked at a fortress or castle. The name Borg is relatively common in Scandinavian countries such as Sweden and Norway, and it may also be found among individuals of Scandinavian descent in other parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Borg: 4,843
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,928
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.64

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Borg 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 Borg is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 R G
🌐 IPA
/bɔrg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Borg in Braille

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

The name Borg in braille

How to sign the name Borg using Sign Language

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

The name Borg in sign language

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