ERGEN
Ergen
Ergen is a British surname of possible Turkish origin. The origin of the surname can be traced back to the Ottoman period when Turkish immigrants settled in various regions of the British Isles and adopted local customs, including taking on British surnames.
The name Ergen may have been anglicised from the Turkish surname "Ergeç" which means "before the horse" or "early rider". Alternatively, it could have originated from the Turkish word "Ergen" which refers to a young man, usually unmarried.
The Ergen surname is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with a scattered distribution across the country. Individuals bearing the surname Ergen may have diverse ancestral backgrounds owing to the historical migration patterns of Turkish immigrants.
Variants of the Ergen surname may exist, reflecting the phonetic variations that occur during the anglicisation of non-English surnames. The surname Ergen may carry different pronunciations depending on regional dialects and accents within the UK.
Further research and genealogical studies could provide additional insights into the origins and historical significance of the surname Ergen within the British context.
There are approximately 40 people named Ergen in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Ergen.
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