Bugh

Bugh Meaning & Origin

About Bugh
The surname Bugh is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "buga," meaning "bow" or "arch." It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational surname for someone who made or used bows. The name may also have been given to someone who had a bow-shaped physical feature or who lived near a prominent arch or bridge. Overall, the surname Bugh is associated with archery and its related activities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bugh: 372
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,255
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
P
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B Y UW1 G
🌐 IPA
/bjug/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('P', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bugh in Braille

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

The name Bugh in braille

How to sign the name Bugh using Sign Language

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

The name Bugh in sign language

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