Wiggett

Wiggett Meaning & Origin

About Wiggett
The surname Wiggett is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Wigot," which itself is a diminutive form of the Old English personal name "Wigheard." The name "Wigheard" is composed of the elements "wig," meaning "war," and "heard," meaning "hardy" or "brave." Therefore, the surname Wiggett can be interpreted to mean "son of Wigot" or "descendant of Wigheard," suggesting a familial connection to an ancestor who was known for their bravery or strength in battle.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wiggett: 174
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 103,181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wiggett based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 G IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/wiggett*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKT', 'FKT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wiggett in Braille

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

The name Wiggett in braille

How to sign the name Wiggett using Sign Language

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

The name Wiggett in sign language

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