Burga

Burga Meaning & Origin

About Burga
The surname Burga 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 in a castle or fortress. The name may also have been given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with strength or fortitude. Over time, variations of the surname Burga have emerged in different regions, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of those areas.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Burga: 479
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,808
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 G AH0
🌐 IPA
/burga*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Burga in Braille

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

The name Burga in braille

How to sign the name Burga using Sign Language

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

The name Burga in sign language

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