Barg History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The surname Barg comes from the Old High German word "berg," which means "mountain." The first bearers of the name no doubt came from a mountain or high ground. The name is often found with the preposition "Van den," which mean "from the." In a low-lying, flat country like the Netherlands any area of higher ground was quite prestigious and as such, this was a popular and prestigious surname.

Early Origins of the Barg family

The surname Barg was first found in Holland, where it is thought to have existed since the 15th century.

Early History of the Barg family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Barg research. Another 27 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1664, 1709, 1748, 1755, 1799 and 1873 are included under the topic Early Barg History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Barg Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Berger, Bergen, Berg, Van Berg, Van Berger, Van Bergen, Van den Berger, Van den Berg, Van der Berg, Van den Bergh and many more.

Early Notables of the Barg family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included the counts Van den Berghs, beginning in the 16th century; Johan van den Bergh (1664-1755), mayor of the...
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Barg migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Barg Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Caroline Barg, aged 16, who landed in America, in 1896

Barg Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Abraham Barg, aged 54, who landed in America, in 1902
Dr. Elias Barg, who immigrated to the United States, in 1904
Annie Barg, aged 13, who landed in America from London, in 1905
Bertha Barg, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States, in 1910
Charles Barg, aged 1, who immigrated to America, in 1910
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Contemporary Notables of the name Barg (post 1700) +

Barbara Barg (b. 1947), American poet, writer, and musician from Memphis
Thorsten Barg (b. 1986), German football player