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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The surname Ligget is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Ligget in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.