Find out how popular the last name Bjorge is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Bjorge.

Bjorge, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Bjorge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bjorge in America

Bjorge is the 40371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bjorge surname appeared 542 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Bjorge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bjorge to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Bjorge

The surname BJORGE is of Norwegian origin, with roots dating back to the Viking era. It is derived from the Old Norse word "bjarg," which means "cliff" or "mountain." This suggests that the name originated in the mountainous regions of Norway, where early bearers may have lived near or on a prominent cliff or mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BJORGE surname can be found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of Norwegian diplomatic documents from the Middle Ages. In this collection, the name appears as "Björge" in the late 13th century, referring to individuals from the western coastal regions of Norway.

During the medieval period, the BJORGE surname was often associated with specific locations or farm names. For example, the name "Björge" appears in the 14th century land registry records of the Hardanger region, referring to a farm or settlement near a distinctive cliff or mountain.

Notable historical figures bearing the BJORGE surname include Olav Björge (1535-1612), a prominent Norwegian farmer and landowner from the Vestlandet region. Another early bearer was Bjarne Björge (1647-1721), a respected merchant and ship owner from the coastal town of Bergen.

In the 19th century, the BJORGE surname gained wider recognition with the birth of Henrik Ibsen Björge (1828-1906), a renowned Norwegian playwright and poet widely regarded as one of the founders of modern drama. His plays, such as "A Doll's House" and "Peer Gynt," explored complex themes and challenged societal norms, cementing his place as a literary giant.

Another notable figure was Sigrid Björge (1871-1943), a pioneering Norwegian educator and advocate for women's rights. She played a crucial role in establishing educational opportunities for women and promoting gender equality in Norway during the early 20th century.

As the BJORGE surname spread across Norway, variations in spelling emerged, including Bjørge, Björge, and Bjørgen. These variations often reflected regional dialects and local pronunciation patterns but shared the same core meaning and historical roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bjorge

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Bjorge.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Bjorge was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Bjorge has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Bjorge was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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