Bigger

Bigger Meaning & Origin

About Bigger
The surname Bigger is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "big," meaning large or strong, and was likely used as a nickname for someone who was physically imposing or had a commanding presence. The name may have also been given to someone who held a position of authority or had a prominent role in their community. Over time, the surname Bigger became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bigger is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bigger: 2,314
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,210
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.78

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bigger based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bigger is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IH1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bigger in Braille

Here's how to represent Bigger in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bigger in braille

How to sign the name Bigger using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bigger using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bigger in sign language

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