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'''Bergmann, Bergman''' is a [[ |
'''Bergmann, Bergman''' is originally a [[German]]-[[Jewish]] surname. Over the years, it has ceased to be specifically Jewish, and today in [[Germany]] and the world over, the name is held by Jewish and non-Jewish families. Mainly due to famous holders of the name in [[Sweden]], the name is often associated with that country. Particularly during and after WWII, following attempts by many to "de-Germanify" the name, the variation "Bergman", which is [[Dutch]] in origin, has become more prevalent. It means "Man of the mountain", and might have originated from [[Baruch]], [[Barak|Baraq]]. |
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Notable Bergmans: |
Notable Bergmans: |
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*[[Ingmar Bergman]] |
*[[Ingmar Bergman]] |
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*[[Lowell Bergman]] |
*[[Lowell Bergman]] |
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Andrew Bergman |
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*[[Peter Bergman]] |
*[[Peter Bergman]] |
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*[[Torbern Olof Bergman]] |
*[[Torbern Olof Bergman]] |
Revision as of 15:37, 21 September 2005
Bergmann, Bergman is originally a German-Jewish surname. Over the years, it has ceased to be specifically Jewish, and today in Germany and the world over, the name is held by Jewish and non-Jewish families. Mainly due to famous holders of the name in Sweden, the name is often associated with that country. Particularly during and after WWII, following attempts by many to "de-Germanify" the name, the variation "Bergman", which is Dutch in origin, has become more prevalent. It means "Man of the mountain", and might have originated from Baruch, Baraq.
Notable Bergmans:
- Bo Hhalmar Bergman
- Hjalmar Frederik Elgérus Bergman
- Hugo Bergman
- Ingrid Bergman
- Ingmar Bergman
- Lowell Bergman
Andrew Bergman
Bergmann
- Art Bergmann
- Carl Bergmann(Karl L. C. Bergmann, -1895), see Bergmann's Rule
- Erika Bergmann
- Ernst von Bergmann
- Juliette Bergmann
- Theodor Bergmann (1850-1931), Founder company Bergmann in Suhl