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![Show Contents]() Enger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Enger surname comes from the German "ungarn," meaning someone from Hungary (a Magyar). Early Origins of the Enger familyThe surname Enger was first found in Bohemia, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society that played a prominent role throughout European history. Bearers of Enger would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early History of the Enger familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Enger research. Another 196 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1573, 1701, 1776, 1780, 1800, 1837, 1870 and 1887 are included under the topic Early Enger History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Enger Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Unger, Ungerer, Ungar, Ungarer, Ungare, Ungars, Ungers, Ungert and many more. Early Notables of the Enger familyAnother 50 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Enger Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Enger RankingIn the United States, the name Enger is the 14,919th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Enger familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: William Unger, who arrived in Virginia in 1606; Jacob Unger arrived in Philadelphia in 1738; as did Frederick Unger in 1753; and Georg Ungerer in 1753.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Enger (post 1700) | + |
- Leif Enger (b. 1961), American author, best known for his book Peace Like a River
- Charles Van Enger (1890-1980), American cinematographer who worked in silent films
- Melvin Enger, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1948 2
- Einar Enger (1950-2001), Norwegian businessman, Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian State Railways (2001-2011)
- Thorleif Enger (b. 1943), Norwegian businessman, Chief Executive Officer of Yara International
- Anne Enger (1949-1997), Norwegian politician, Deputy to the Prime Minister of Norway (1997-1998)
- José Enger Veras Romero (b. 1980), Dominican Republic Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Houston Astros
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USS Arizona - Mr. Stanley Gordon Enger, American Gunner's Mate Third Class from Minnesota, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 3
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