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Early Origins of the Borg family

The surname Borg was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in West Flanders, a province in Belgium, originally Bruges. Within this province the notable towns are Bruges, the capital city, Ostend, Courtrai, Furnes, Thielt, Ypres and Roulers. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Borg family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Borg research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Borg History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Borg Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Borg, Borge, Borgg, Borgge, Borges, Borrg, Boorg, Borrge, Borrgg, Borggs, van Borg and many more.

Early Notables of the Borg family

The surname was distinguished by many in this era including

  • the Borg family of Flanders

Borg World Ranking

In the United States, the name Borg is the 5,968th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Borg is ranked the 2,088th most popular surname with an estimated 3,019 people with that name. 2 And in Australia, the name Borg is the 484th popular surname with an estimated 7,855 people with that name. 3

United States Borg migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Borg Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • George Ludwig Borg, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1749
  • Geo Ludwig Borg, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749 4
Borg Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • J Borg, aged 23, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1831 4
  • John Borg, who settled in Baltimore in 1832
  • John Borg, who arrived in Somerset County, Pennsylvania in 1848 4
  • Miss Borg, who arrived in North America in 1850 4
  • Charley Edvard Borg, who settled in Illinois in 1868
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Canada Borg migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Borg Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Anna Borg, who settled in Quebec in 1874

Contemporary Notables of the name Borg (post 1700) +

  • Ray Borg (b. 1993), American former professional mixed martial artist
  • Richard Borg (b. 1941), American game designer who has designed many wargames
  • Lorraine Borg (1923-2006), catcher who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
  • Joseph P. Borg (b. 1951), American financial regulator who has served as the Securities Commissioner of Alabama since 1994
  • Lovella May Borg (1936-2023), known as Carla Bley, an American jazz composer, pianist, organist, and bandleader
  • Veda Ann Borg (1915-1973), American actress
  • Anita Borg, American historical computer scientist
  • Richard Borg, American politician, Representative from California 12th District, 1996
  • Parker W. Borg (1939-1981), American politician, U.S. Ambassador to Mali, 1981; Burma, 1991; Iceland, 1991
  • George M. Borg Jr., American Republican politician, Member of Wisconsin State Assembly, 1961-66; Member of Wisconsin State Senate, 1967-68
  • ... (Another 41 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
  3. "Most Common Last Names in Australia." Forebears, https://forebears.io/australia/surnames
  4. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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