About Rigdon
The surname Rigdon is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ryge" meaning "rye" and "dun" meaning "hill." Therefore, the surname Rigdon is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or on a hill where rye was grown. It is a locational surname that was likely given to individuals based on their place of residence or occupation.
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The surname Rigdon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rigdon 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 Rigdon is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rigdon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rigdon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.