Biegen

Biegen is a term used as both a toponym and a surname in German-speaking areas. In toponymy, the name is derived from the verb biegen, meaning to bend, and it generally denotes a geographical feature characterized by a bend, such as a river bend or a curved stretch of road. As a surname, Biegen most likely originated from a residence near such a feature or from a place named after a bend, later passed to descendants through locational naming practices.

Geographic distribution and usage: The name occurs in German-speaking regions of Europe and among diaspora communities with German heritage. Variants and orthographic adaptations can arise from dialectal pronunciation and language contact.

In historical and contemporary sources, Biegen is encountered primarily as a surname and as part of longer toponymic forms. The exact distribution and prominence of the name vary by region and over time.