Burgers (surname)

Burgers is a surname with origins in the Netherlands and Germany. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from a male given name. In this case, it is typically derived from the Germanic personal name "Burger," which is itself a short form of names containing the element burg, meaning "castle" or "fortress." It can also be occupational, referring to a "burgher" or citizen of a town, often associated with trade or commerce.

The surname Burgers, therefore, could have originated in different ways depending on the specific family's history. One possibility is that it indicated someone who was a descendant of a person named Burger. Another is that it described someone who lived in or was associated with a burg or fortress, or that it designated someone who was a free citizen of a town with certain rights and responsibilities.

The surname is found in various spellings and variations, reflecting regional dialects and orthographic changes over time. These variations may include Burger, Borgers, and similar forms.

People with the surname Burgers have emigrated from Europe to various parts of the world, including North America, South Africa, and Australia.