Byrge

Byrge Meaning & Origin

About Byrge
The surname Byrge is of Danish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "byrgi," meaning "fortification" or "stronghold." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name likely hailed from a place with a fortified structure or a stronghold. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Byrge.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Byrge: 1,103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,135
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.37

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRJ
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AY1 R JH
🌐 IPA
/baɪrʤ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRJ', 'PRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Byrge in Braille

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

The name Byrge in braille

How to sign the name Byrge using Sign Language

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

The name Byrge in sign language

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