The Brugge Homepage from the Netherland and Germany
The familyname Brugge is widespread and of frequent occurence in the Netherlands as well in Great-Britain, Canada and America. In the province of Zeeland, Noor-Holland and Groningen there is a large number of people with the familyname Brugge.
In Groningen the name Brugge is of frequent occurrence in and around Hoogezand-Sappemeer. As well in Groningen, the procincial town, this branch is nice representatived.
Out of my investigation has occured that the name Brugge was known in Great-Britain since 1328, and I must buttume that this, according many German firstnames, the name Brugge originally is from Germany.
My attention is now focused on to map out the family Brugge in Groningen. This branch Is originally from Germany. 12-02-1757, in the place Haren-Munsterland, Berent Hendriks BrŸgge was born. He married Helena (Leentje) Jans on the 16th of November 1781 in a Cathlic church in Kleinemeer. This is a hamlet near Sappemeer. He established himself there as a tailor in Kiel-Winneweer and stayed there until his rest.
WWI War Brideswas Sno, If you post as much info on your uncle and his bride that you have (-or are willing to share), then you could be quite astonished at what may come out...
If you have any interest in this branch or any material in the shape of documents, photographs Or other material please contact me! During 250 years the Brugges were flying all directions all over the Netherlands and the rest of the world. Do you know or do you have any idea that your parents, grandparents are from the north of the Netherlands, mail me so I can go on with your information.
Have a nice day
Jan Brugge
