Barger Family Crest, Coat of Arms and Name History

The German family name Barger has habitational roots. The term refers to names that have their origins in the place of residence of the initial bearer of the name. The name of the residence can tell us whence hailed the progenitor of the family, as well as the location of its original occupant, and sometimes will also identify a distinguishing sign. Barger, as a family name, is derived from the Middle Low German word “barg,” meaning “mountain,” meaning “one who lives on, or near, a mountain.” Variants of the surname Barger include Bärger and Berger. The name or a variant of this name first appears in 1286 in a document from Basel mentioning one Chuonrat der Berger.

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Blazons & Genealogy Notes

1) Gules, on a mound of three vert, a tree proper. Crest: The tree of the arms.