Barger

Barger is a surname of probable Germanic origin, commonly treated as a variant of Berger or Bürger and connected to habitational or civic terms. As a toponymic or occupational name, it may derive from a designation for a town resident, a burgher, or from place names containing Barg or Barge.

Today, the name is found in North America and parts of Europe, reflecting patterns of migration and anglicization. It appears in countries with historical Germanic, Dutch, or Scandinavian communities, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Variant spellings and transliterations have accompanied this distribution over time.

Notable bearers include individuals in business and public life. For example, David Barger is an American businessman known for his leadership roles in the airline industry. As with many surnames of European origin, the name has spread across cultures and continents, contributing to a diverse set of bearers in contemporary records.