BUGGS
Buggs
Origin: Buggs is a British surname that originated as a variant of the surname "Bugg," which is derived from the Old French word "bouge" meaning a swelling or lump, possibly denoting a large or strong person.
History: The surname Buggs has been recorded in various forms throughout history, evolving from its probable Norman origins to its current spelling of Buggs. It is a relatively rare surname in the United Kingdom, with most of its bearers found in the southern regions.
Distribution: Today, the surname Buggs is primarily found in England, particularly in regions of Kent, Sussex, and Essex. There are also smaller populations of Buggs families in Wales and Scotland. The distribution of the surname may have been influenced by historical migration patterns and industrial developments.
Notable Individuals:
- Neville Buggs (1927-1998): A renowned British painter known for his abstract art pieces that have been exhibited in galleries across the UK and internationally.
- Dorothy Buggs (born 1955): An accomplished British novelist who has written several best-selling historical fiction novels set in Victorian England.
Variant Spellings: Variants of the surname Buggs include Bugg, Bugge, and Buges, among others.
References:
- "The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland" edited by Patrick Hanks, Richard Coates, and Peter McClure, published by Oxford University Press (2016).
- Family history records and genealogical archives.
There are approximately 183 people named Buggs in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Buggs.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Derek
- Gerald
- Karl
- Matthew
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Alexandra
- Ann
- Betty
- Danielle
- Deborah
- Ellen
- Glenda
- Helen
- Jean
- Karen
- Patricia
- Penelope
- Sarah
- Sharon
Similar and related surnames
- Baccas
- Bacci
- Baccus
- Backas
- Backes
- Backies
- Backos
- Backous
- Backouse
- Backs
- Backus
- Backx
- Bacos
- Bacs
- Bacsa
- Bacsi
- Bacus
- Bagas
- Bagasi
- Bagaza
- Bagci
- Baggas
- Baggis
- Baggs
- Baggus
- Bags
- Bakas
- Bakasa
- Bakes
- Bakici
- Bakies
- Bakis
- Bakkes
- Bakoos
- Bakos
- Bakosi
- Baks
- Baksa
- Baksi
- Baksys
- Bakus
- Bakys
- Bauks
- Baukus
- Baux
- Bawks
- Bax
- Baxa
- Baxi
- Beakes
- Beaks
- Becce
- Becci
- Becciu
- Beckes
- Beckess
- Becks
- Beckus
- Becs
- Becsi
- Becze
- Beekes
- Beeks
- Begasse
- Begges
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- Begs
- Beiggs
- Bekas
- Bekes
- Bekis
- Bekisz
- Bekos
- Beks
- Beksa
- Bekus
- Beucs
- Beugg
- Beukes
- Bex
- Bickici
- Bicks
- Bickus
- Bicz
- Biczo
- Biegus
- Bigas
- Bigges
- Biggis
- Biggs
- Bigois
- Bigos
- Bigs
- Bigus
- Biguzzi
- Bikos
- Bix
- Boags
- Boakes
- Boaks
- Boax
- Bocas
- Bocci
- Boccuzzi
- Bocks
- Bockus
- Bocos
- Bocsi
- Bocus
- Bocz
- Boeckx
- Boex
- Bogas
- Bogazzi
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- Bogges
- Boggess
- Boggis
- Boggiss
- Boggs
- Boghos
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- Bokciu
- Bokes
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- Boksa
- Boocks
- Bookes
- Books
- Bougas
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- Bougs
- Boux
- Bouygues
- Bowkes
- Bowkis
- Box
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- Bucci
- Buccio
- Buckes
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- Buckus
- Bucsa
- Bucsi
- Bug
- Bugas
- Bugazzi
- Buge
- Buges
- Bugg
- Bugga
- Bugge
- Buggey
- Buggie
- Buggy
- Bughes
- Bugos
- Bugs
- Bugys
- Buicks
- Buiks
- Bukasa
- Bukes
- Buks
- Buksa
- Bukys
- Bux
- Buxoo
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