Rigor

Rigor Meaning & Origin

About Rigor
The surname Rigor is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "rigor," which means "rigor" or "severity" in English. It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being strict, severe, or uncompromising in their behavior or character. The surname Rigor may also have been given to someone who had a strong sense of discipline or adherence to rules and regulations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rigor: 533
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,909
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RKR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɪgər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rigor in Braille

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

The name Rigor in braille

How to sign the name Rigor using Sign Language

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

The name Rigor in sign language

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