Ligget

Ligget Meaning & Origin

About Ligget
The surname Ligget is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "lypt" or "lyppt," meaning "to lift" or "to raise." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was tall or had a prominent stature. Over time, the name evolved into Ligget or Liggett and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Ligget can be found primarily in Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as in other parts of the English-speaking world due to migration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ligget: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKT
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 G IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɪgɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ligget in Braille

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

The name Ligget in braille

How to sign the name Ligget using Sign Language

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

The name Ligget in sign language

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