Bugg

Bugg Meaning & Origin

About Bugg
The surname Bugg is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "bugge," meaning "a ghost" or "a hobgoblin." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered eerie or strange. Over time, the surname Bugg may have also been given to individuals who were mischievous or had a playful nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bugg: 3,408
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,539
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 G
🌐 IPA
/bəg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bugg in Braille

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

The name Bugg in braille

How to sign the name Bugg using Sign Language

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

The name Bugg in sign language

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