About Riggans
The surname Riggans is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "rioghan," meaning "royal" or "kingly." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone with a royal or noble status. Over time, the surname Riggans may have been anglicized from its original form, but it still carries the connotation of a noble or regal lineage.
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The surname Riggans is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Riggans 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 Riggans is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Riggans in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Riggans using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.