About Wigmore
The surname Wigmore is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "wig" meaning "war" and "mere" meaning "lake" or "pool." Therefore, the name Wigmore likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a lake or pool associated with a battle or war. Over time, individuals living near the Wigmore lake or pool would have adopted the name as their surname, leading to the establishment of the surname Wigmore.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wigmore based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Wigmore in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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