Brøgger

Brøgger (also spelled Brogger) is a Norwegian surname. It is derived from a farm name, likely referring to a farm with a bridge (Norwegian: bro) or a place near a bridge. The name is common in Norway and can be traced back several centuries.

Individuals with the surname Brøgger have been prominent in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. Notable people with this surname include:

• Anton Wilhelm Brøgger (1884–1951), a Norwegian archaeologist and museum director.
• Waldemar Christofer Brøgger (1851–1940), a Norwegian geologist and mineralogist.
• Jan Brøgger (1936-2006), a Norwegian social anthropologist.