Dugger

Dugger Meaning & Origin

About Dugger
The surname Dugger is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "dugan," meaning "to be able" or "to be fit." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was strong, capable, or skilled. Over time, the name Dugger became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the descendants of individuals who possessed these qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dugger: 9,164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3869
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.11

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdəgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dugger in Braille

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

The name Dugger in braille

How to sign the name Dugger using Sign Language

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

The name Dugger in sign language

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