BARGH

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Bargh

Bargh is a surname of English origin that can be traced back to the region of Lancashire in the North West of England. The name is thought to have derived from the Old Norse personal name "Bergr," meaning mountain, and the Old English word "aesc," meaning ash tree.

The Bargh surname is relatively uncommon and has been found predominantly in the Lancashire area throughout history. Like many English surnames, Bargh may have originated as a way to distinguish individuals based on their occupation, location, or other distinguishing characteristics.

Individuals bearing the Bargh surname have been found in various records, including census records, parish registers, and historic documents. The surname has likely undergone spelling variations over time, as is common with many English surnames.

Today, individuals with the surname Bargh can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world due to migration and global mobility. The surname Bargh remains an interesting and distinctive part of the rich tapestry of British surnames.

There are approximately 630 people named Bargh in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Bargh.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
David
George
Grant
Harry
Ian
Ivan
John
Matthew
Michael
Richard
Robert
Stephen

Female

Alison
Catherine
Helen
Jacqueline
Jane
Karen
Margaret
Patricia
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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