Borgan

Borgan Meaning & Origin

About Borgan
The surname Borgan is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "borg," meaning "fortress" or "castle." It is a locational surname, typically associated with individuals who lived near or were associated with a fortress or castle. The name Borgan signifies a connection to a place of strength and protection, reflecting the ancestral history and geographical origins of the family.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Borgan: 183
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98982
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRKN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AO1 R G AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/borgan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Borgan in Braille

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

The name Borgan in braille

How to sign the name Borgan using Sign Language

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

The name Borgan in sign language

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