Bergum

English

Proper noun

Bergum (plural Bergums)

1. A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Bergum is the 26975^th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 899 individuals. Bergum is most common among White (93.88%) individuals.

Dutch

Etymology

First attested as berchem in 1297. Borrowed from West Frisian Burgum, derived in turn from the dative plural form of Old Frisian berg (“hill, elevated place”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɛr.ɣʏm/
• Hyphenation: Ber‧gum

Proper noun

Bergum n

1. A village and former municipality of Tytsjerksteradiel, Friesland, Netherlands

Derived terms

• Bergumermeer
• Noordbergum

References

• van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN