Ruggs

Ruggs Meaning & Origin

About Ruggs
The surname Ruggs is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "ruggr," meaning "rough" or "shaggy." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a rough or unkempt appearance. Over time, the surname Ruggs became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Ruggs can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ruggs: 353
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,639
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RKS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 G Z
🌐 IPA
/ruggs*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ruggs in Braille

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

The name Ruggs in braille

How to sign the name Ruggs using Sign Language

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

The name Ruggs in sign language

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