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Early Origins of the Bugge family

The surname Bugge was first found in Hamburg, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs. Bugge is also connected to several place names in the Holstein region.

Early History of the Bugge family

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Bugge Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bugge, Buggen, Buggenhagen, Buggenhout, Bügler, Buglet, Buge, Buggemann, Buggenhoff and many more.

Early Notables of the Bugge family

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United States Bugge migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bugge Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • August Bugge, who arrived in Chicago in 1872
Bugge Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • John Bugge, who settled in Scott Co. IA in 1902

Contemporary Notables of the name Bugge (post 1700) +

  • Sophus Elseus Bugge (1833-1907), Norwegian philologist, known for his work on the runic alphabet


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