About Eggen
The surname Eggen is of German and Dutch origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "egge," meaning "harrow" or "plow." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked as a farmer or a person who owned or operated a harrow or plow. The name Eggen is relatively common in Germany and the Netherlands, and variations of the surname can be found in other European countries as well.
The surname Eggen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Eggen 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 Eggen is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Eggen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Eggen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.