Wigg

Wigg Meaning & Origin

About Wigg
The surname Wigg is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wicga," meaning "beetle" or "insect." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who resembled a beetle in some way, either in appearance or behavior. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
đŸ’Ŧ Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wigg: 348
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,337
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
đŸ—Ŋ NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
đŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 G
🌐 IPA
/wÉĒg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', 'FK')
đŸˆ¯ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wigg in Braille

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

The name Wigg in braille

How to sign the name Wigg using Sign Language

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

The name Wigg in sign language

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