Rigg

Rigg Meaning & Origin

About Rigg
The surname Rigg is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old Norse word "hryggr," meaning "ridge" or "spine," and could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a ridge or hill. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a thatcher, as "rigg" also referred to a type of straw used for thatching roofs. The surname Rigg is found in various regions of England and Scotland, and its meaning may vary depending on the specific location and context.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rigg: 2,783
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,339
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.94

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 G
🌐 IPA
/rɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rigg in Braille

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

The name Rigg in braille

How to sign the name Rigg using Sign Language

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

The name Rigg in sign language

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