The surname Burgow was first found in Swabia, where the family was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the
society which would shape modern European history. The name would later emerge as that of a noble family with great influence and many distinguished branches. They were noted for their involvement in social, economic and political affairs.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Burgow research.
Another 150 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1330, 1702, 1738, and 1748 are included under the topic Early Burgow History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Spelling variations of this family name include: Burgau, Burghau, Burggau, Burgaue, Burggaue, Burgauer, Bergau, Bergauer, Pergau, Purgau, Burgow, Burgaw, Burgov and many more.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were:
Lewis Burgauer, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1850. Benjamin Burgauer came to Philadelphia in 1856.