Rigdon

Rigdon Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rigdon: 5,145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,586
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.74

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RKTN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R02305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 G D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪgdən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R235

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rigdon in Braille

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

The name Rigdon in braille

How to sign the name Rigdon using Sign Language

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.

The name Rigdon in sign language

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