RIGG
Rigg
Rigg is a prominent English surname with historical roots in the northern regions of the country. The surname is of topographic origin, derived from the Old Norse word "hryggr," meaning 'ridge' or 'spine.' The name likely denoted someone who lived near a prominent ridge or hill.
The earliest recordings of the surname Rigg date back to the medieval period, with variations such as Rigge and Rigg appearing in historical documents. The name spread across various regions of England, with concentrations in areas such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cumberland.
Over the centuries, bearers of the surname Rigg have been noted in a variety of professions and domains, including agriculture, trade, and academia. The name's geographical distribution has also extended beyond the British Isles, with several individuals bearing the surname emigrating to regions such as North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
Today, the surname Rigg continues to be present in contemporary British society, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of this ancient and illustrious family name.
There are approximately 3,911 people named Rigg in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,390th most common surname in Britain. Around 60 in a million people in Britain are named Rigg.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Alison
- Catherine
- Deborah
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sally
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Raak
- Rac
- Raca
- Racca
- Rack
- Racke
- Racki
- Racko
- Raco
- Rag
- Raga
- Ragg
- Ragge
- Raggi
- Raggio
- Ragha
- Raghe
- Raghu
- Rago
- Ragoo
- Ragou
- Ragu
- Ragui
- Raica
- Raick
- Raicu
- Raig
- Raik
- Raike
- Rak
- Raka
- Rake
- Rakei
- Raki
- Rako
- Raku
- Raugh
- Rauk
- Reag
- Reagh
- Reak
- Reake
- Rec
- Reca
- Recca
- Recco
- Reck
- Reckie
- Recko
- Reeck
- Reeg
- Reek
- Reeke
- Reekie
- Reg
- Rega
- Regg
- Reggi
- Reggie
- Reggio
- Rego
- Reick
- Reicke
- Reig
- Reigh
- Reigo
- Reik
- Reikie
- Rek
- Reka
- Reke
- Rekia
- Reough
- Riauka
- Ric
- Rica
- Ricca
- Ricco
- Rick
- Ricka
- Ricke
- Rickie
- Rico
- Ricou
- Ridge
- Rieck
- Riecke
- Rieg
- Riego
- Riek
- Rieke
- Riekie
- Rig
- Riga
- Rige
- Riges
- Rigga
- Rigge
- Riggey
- Riggi
- Riggie
- Riggio
- Riggs
- Righ
- Righi
- Rigo
- Rigou
- Rigs
- Rigt
- Rigy
- Rik
- Rika
- Rike
- Riki
- Roack
- Roak
- Roake
- Roc
- Roca
- Rocca
- Rocco
- Rock
- Rocka
- Rocke
- Rocko
- Roco
- Rocoe
- Rocque
- Roeg
- Roek
- Rog
- Roga
- Rogai
- Rogg
- Rogge
- Roggi
- Roghi
- Rogo
- Rogue
- Roig
- Roik
- Rok
- Roka
- Roke
- Roki
- Rokk
- Roock
- Roog
- Rook
- Rooke
- Roque
- Roucke
- Rouco
- Rough
- Rouk
- Rouke
- Rowk
- Rowke
- Rucco
- Ruck
- Rucka
- Rucke
- Rucki
- Ruegg
- Rug
- Ruga
- Rugg
- Rugge
- Ruggee
- Ruggi
- Ruggia
- Ruggio
- Ruggiu
- Rugh
- Rugo
- Ruika
- Ruk
- Ruka
- Ruke
- Rukie
- Ruocca
- Ruocco
- Rygh
- Ryk
- Ryke
- Wrack
- Wrag
- Wraga
- Wragg
- Wragge
- Wraigh
- Wrake
- Wrega
- Wregg
- Wrigg
- Wriggs
- Wrigh
- Wroc
- Wruk
- Wyrick
- Wyrko
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