Bigler

Bigler Meaning & Origin

About Bigler
The surname Bigler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bigel," meaning "bow" or "arch." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used bows, or possibly for someone who had a physical characteristic resembling a bow. Over time, the surname Bigler has evolved and spread to various regions, including Switzerland and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bigler: 4,013
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,254
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.36

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bigler 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 Bigler is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKLR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B02406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AY1 G AH0 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɪglər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bigler in Braille

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

The name Bigler in braille

How to sign the name Bigler using Sign Language

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

The name Bigler in sign language

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