About Ruggles
The surname Ruggles is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Hrothgeirr," meaning "famous spear." Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including "Ruggeley" and "Ruggles." The name was likely given to someone who was known for their skill with a spear or who had a spear-like appearance. Today, individuals with the surname Ruggles can be found across the English-speaking world.
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The surname Ruggles is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ruggles 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 Ruggles is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ruggles in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ruggles using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.