Perrigo

Perrigo Meaning & Origin

About Perrigo
The surname Perrigo is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "perruque," meaning "wig." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who wore a wig or had a distinctive hairstyle. Over time, the name Perrigo became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Perrigo: 1,734
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,555
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.59

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PRK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P06020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER0 R IY1 G OW0
🌐 IPA
/pΙ™rˈrigoʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Perrigo in Braille

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

The name Perrigo in braille

How to sign the name Perrigo using Sign Language

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

The name Perrigo in sign language

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