Bergmann
Bergmann is a German or Swedish surname. It means "mountain man" in both languages, as well as "miner" in German. Bergman is also a common surname in the United States, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands. The surname may refer to: Art Bergmann (born 1953), Canadian rock singer-songwriter Carl Bergmann, (1814–1865) German anatomist, physiologist, and biologist who developed Bergmann's rule Carl Bergmann (1821–1876), German-American cellist and conductor Carl Bergmann (1874–1935), German secretary of state Daniel Bergmann (born 1962), Czech filmmaker and media mogul (son of Pavel) Eirikur Bergmann (born 1969), Icelandic writer and professor of political science Ernst Bergmann (1881–1945), German philosopher and proponent of Nazism Ernst David Bergmann (1903–1975), Israeli nuclear scientist and chemist who found a nuclear program (brother of Theodor, the agronomist) Ernst von Bergmann (1836–1907), Baltic German surgeon who introduced principles of aseptic surgery Frithjof Bergmann (1930–2021), German philosophy professor Gretel Bergmann (1914–2017), Jewish athlete who competed as a high jumper in Germany during the 1930s Heinrich Bergmann (?–?), head of the Criminal Division of the German Kripo in German-occupied Estonia Franz Xaver Bergmann (1861–1936), Austrian foundry owner Hugo Bergmann (1883–1975), German-Israeli Jewish philosopher (father of Martin S.) Gustav Bergmann (1906–1987), Austrian-born American philosopher Jason Bergmann (born 1981), American baseball player Júlia Bergmann (born 2001), German-Brazilian volleyball player Juliette Bergmann (born 1958), Dutch bodybuilder Karl Bergmann (1907–1979), German politician Martin S. Bergmann (1913–2014), American psychoanalyst (son of Hugo) Michael Bergmann, American filmmaker (grandson of Hugo) Pavel Bergmann (1930–2005), Czech philosopher & historian, signatory of Charter 77 (father of Daniel and nephew of Hugo) Peter Bergmann (?–2009), alias used by an unidentified German-speaking man who died under mysterious circumstances Peter Gabriel Bergmann (1915–2002), German-American physicist Ralph Bergmann (born 1970), German volleyball player Sabine Bergmann-Pohl (born 1946), German conservative politician who served as the last head of state of the German Democratic Republic Stefan Bergmann (1895–1977), mathematician Thaisa Storchi Bergmann (born 1955), leading Brazilian astrophysicist Theodor Bergmann (1850–1931), German businessman and industrialist Theodor Bergmann (1916–2017), German agronomist and published author (brother of Ernst David) Theodor Bergmann (born 1996), German footballer Walter Bergmann (1902–1988), German composer and musician
| Life Span | 25-30 years |
| Weight | 380-550 kg |
What to Know Before Buying a Bergmann
Finding a responsible Bergmann breeder requires more than browsing classified ads or responding to social media posts. The USDA requires any breeder who sells horses commercially — especially those selling online or through third-party dealers — to hold a federal license and submit to regular inspections. A legitimate breeder should be willing to provide their USDA license number, invite you to visit their facility, and show you where the animals are housed and socialized.
Before committing to a purchase, ask the breeder for veterinary health records, vaccination documentation, and any genetic testing results relevant to the Bergmann. Reputable breeders will also ask you questions in return — about your living situation, experience with animals, and ability to provide long-term care. A breeder who asks no questions and is eager to ship an animal immediately is a significant red flag.
Use the search tool below to check whether any USDA-licensed facilities breeding Bergmanns appear in our database. If they do, review their inspection history carefully. Look for patterns of violations, pay attention to severity levels, and compare their compliance grade with other breeders in the same state. This due diligence takes minutes and can save you from supporting a facility with documented animal welfare problems.
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