Nigg

Nigg Meaning & Origin

About Nigg
The surname Nigg is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nigge," meaning "black." It was likely used as a nickname for someone with dark hair, complexion, or possibly as a reference to someone who worked with black dyes or in a blacksmith profession. The surname Nigg has variations in spelling across different regions and has been recorded in various forms throughout history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nigg: 508
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,640
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NK
🔊 Soundex
N020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 G
🌐 IPA
/nɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nigg in Braille

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

The name Nigg in braille

How to sign the name Nigg using Sign Language

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

The name Nigg in sign language

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