About Riggins
The surname Riggins is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hrycg," meaning "ridge" or "spine." It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or on a ridge or hill. The name Riggins may also have been used as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent ridge or as a habitational name for individuals from any of the various places named Rigg or Riggs in England. Overall, the surname Riggins signifies a connection to a geographical feature, specifically a ridge or hill.
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The surname Riggins is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Riggins 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 Riggins is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Riggins in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Riggins using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.