Egge

Topographic

Meaning

Edge or corner, possibly referring to someone living on a boundary or elevated place.

Etymology

From Old Norse or Old High German 'egg' meaning edge or corner. May derive from topographic features or be a shortened form of names containing this element.

About the Egge Surname

A short, simple surname likely derived from landscape features or dwelling locations. The name is relatively uncommon and primarily found in Nordic regions.

Distribution

Scandinavia and Northern Germany.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical records

People with the Egge Surname

Carl Egge