Pigman

Pigman Meaning & Origin

About Pigman
The surname Pigman is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pigman," which means a swineherd or a keeper of pigs. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with or owned pigs. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who displayed pig-like characteristics or behavior.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pigman: 786
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,878
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKMN
🗽 NYSIIS
PANA
🔊 Soundex
P02505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IH1 G M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɪgmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pigman in Braille

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

The name Pigman in braille

How to sign the name Pigman using Sign Language

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

The name Pigman in sign language

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