About Pelger
The surname Pelger is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name "Pelgrom," which itself is a variant of the name "Pelgrim." The name Pelgrim is derived from the Middle Dutch word "pelgrim," meaning "pilgrim." As a surname, Pelger likely originated as a nickname for someone who had made a pilgrimage or had a connection to pilgrims. It may also have been given to someone who had a pious or religious nature.
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The surname Pelger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pelger 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 Pelger is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pelger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pelger using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.