Show ContentsBuggè History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Buggè family

The surname Buggè 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 Buggè family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Buggè research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1720 and 1790 are included under the topic Early Buggè History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Buggè 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 Buggè family

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Buggè migration to the United States +



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

Buggè migration to Canada +

Buggè Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
  • Mr. Rasmus Bugge, Norwegian settler who sailed aboard the ship "Stavangerfjord" arriving in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in 1951
  • Mrs. Lydia Bugge, Norwegian settler who sailed aboard the ship "Stavangerfjord" arriving in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in 1951

Contemporary Notables of the name Buggè (post 1700) +

  • Sophus Elseus Bugge (1833-1907), Norwegian philologist, known for his work on the runic alphabet
  • Espen Bugge Pettersen (b. 1980), Norwegian footballer


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