Bugher

Bugher Meaning & Origin

About Bugher
The surname Bugher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "buhære," meaning "cowherd" or "cowkeeper." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as herders or caretakers of cows. Over time, the name Bugher may have been anglicized or altered in spelling as it migrated to different regions. Today, individuals with the surname Bugher can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bugher: 320
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,531
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B Y UW1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbjugər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bugher in Braille

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

The name Bugher in braille

How to sign the name Bugher using Sign Language

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

The name Bugher in sign language

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