Pürg (surname)
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Language(s) | Estonian |
Meaning | 1. avidity 2. European bison (Bison bonasus) |
Region of origin | Estonia |
Pürg is an Estonian surname with the dual meaning of both European bison (Bison bonasus) and avidity (extreme eagerness or enthusiasm) in the Estonian language.
As of 1 January 2023, 27 men and 31 women have the surname Pürg in Estonia. Pürg ranks 4442nd for men and 4220nd for women in the distribution of surnames in Estonia.[1] The surname Pürg is the most commonly found in Viljandi County, where 4.38 per 10,000 inhabitants of the county bear the surname.[1]
Individuals bearing the surname Pürg include:
- Henrik Pürg (born 1996), footballer
- Kaarel Pürg (born 1949), politician
- Pille Pürg (born 1972), actress, comedian and parodist
References
- ^ a b Nimede statistika. Pürg. 1 January 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.