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The distinguished surname Berdugo is of Spanish origin, being derived from the trade or profession of the original bearer of the name.The surname comes directly from the Castilian word "verdugo" which is a variant of "verde" deriving from the Latin word "viridis," meaning "green." The word "verdugo" is translated as "hangman, public executioner" or officer of justice.
The surname Berdugo was first found in the area of Arévalo, in the province of Avila.
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Spelling variations of this family name include: Verduga, Berdugo and others.
Prominent among bearers of the Berdugo family name at this time was Nicolas Verdugo de Sepulveda, son of Francisco Verdugo and Teresa de Sepulveda, who served under the Kings Carlos...
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