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Van Bruggen

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Van Bruggen is a Dutch toponymic surname translating to "from/of [the] bridge[s]".[1] Variant names with the same origin are Ter Brugge(n), Ter Brugghen, Van de(r) Brug, Van der Brugge(n), Van der Brugghen, and Verbrugge(n). Different settlements and houses with the name (de) Brug(ge) ("the bridge") could also be at the source of each family name. People with these surnames include:

Van Bruggen
Van der Bruggen

Brugghen

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  1. ^ Bruggen, van at the Database of Surnames in The Netherlands.