Tigert

Tigert Meaning & Origin

About Tigert
The surname Tigert is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tigere," meaning "tiger." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a tiger, such as fierceness or agility. The surname Tigert may have been given to individuals who worked as hunters or had a bold and courageous nature. Over time, the name Tigert has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tigert: 561
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,212
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TJRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T02063
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AY1 G ER0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈtaΙͺgΙ™rt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TJRT', 'TKRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T263

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tigert in Braille

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

The name Tigert in braille

How to sign the name Tigert using Sign Language

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

The name Tigert in sign language

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