Kauge

Kauge is a term that may refer to several uses in different languages, most often encountered as a surname and as a place name. There is no single topic universally associated with the word.

As a surname, Kauge has appeared in records in Estonia and among communities with Baltic or Nordic roots. Surname formations in this region can reflect patronymic, descriptive, or toponymic origins, but specific family histories vary.

As a toponym, Kauge occurs as part of place names in local or historical contexts. Such toponyms are typically confined to particular regions and may no longer be in common use.

Etymology and language notes: The form resembles related European roots meaning distant or far; for example, the Estonian word kauge meaning distant. However, there is no universally accepted etymology for the surname or place-name use, and meanings may differ by language and history.

Notable people: There are no widely recognized individuals named Kauge recorded in major reference works; the name is comparatively uncommon and more often found in regional contexts.

See also: Variants and related spellings such as Kauge or Kaug may appear in linguistic or genealogical sources.