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Name Bergen
Type Surname (from location)
Other Forms FormsBerg, Bergén, Van den Berg, Van der Berg, Von Bergen, Von Berg, Van Bergen, Berger, Van Den Berge, Berge, Berges, Bergan, Van De Berg, Bergner, Van Der Burgh, Bergh, Barg, Běrk, Berk, Van Den Burgh, Van Den Bergh, Van Den Berghe, Berven, Burg, Burger, Burgen, Van Der Burg, Burgers, Burgh, Burgan, Burgin, Burgher, Bergin
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Meaning & History
Originally denoted a person from any of the various places named Bergen in Germany and the Netherlands. It is also a variant of Berg. Famous bearers include the Americans Candice Bergen (1946-), an actress, and Polly Bergen (1930-2014), an actress, singer and television host.