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Bergum
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English
Proper noun
s
en.
Statistics
According to the 2010 United States Census, Bergum is the 26975th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 899 individuals. Bergum is most common among White (93.88%) individuals.
Dutch
Etymology
First attested as berchem in 1297. Borrowed from nl fy Burgum, derived in turn from the dative plural form of nl ofs berg hill, elevated place.
Pronunciation
nl /ˈbɛr.ɣʏm/
nl Ber gum
Proper noun
n
nl village/and/former municipality mun/Tytsjerksteradiel p/Friesland c/Netherlands
Derived terms
nl Bergumermeer
nl Noordbergum
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