Burg

Burg Meaning & Origin

About Burg
The surname Burg is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "burc" or "burg," meaning "castle" or "fortress." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked at a castle or fortress. The name may have also been given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with strength or protection, symbolized by a castle. Over time, variations of the surname Burg have emerged, such as Berger or Burger, but they all share the common origin and association with fortifications.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Burg: 4,919
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,846
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.67

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 G
🌐 IPA
/bərg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burg in Braille

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

The name Burg in braille

How to sign the name Burg using Sign Language

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

The name Burg in sign language

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