Brigg Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Brigg Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Brigg family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 144
Worsted Weaver 23
Worsted Spinner 16
Agricultural Labourer 15
Labourer 15
Cotton Weaver 13
Domestic Servant 9
Annuitant 8
General Servant 7
Dress Maker 7
Tailor 6
House Keeper 5
Spinner 5
At School 4
Grocer 4
Housekeeper 4
Joiner 4
Errand Boy 4
Mechanic 4
Wool Sorter 4
Domestic 3
Farmers Son 3
Servant 3
Factory Hand 3
Visitor 3

Brigg Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Bragg 80% 18,244
2 Brigg 100% 7,574
3 Bragge 67% 299
4 Brigge 83% 215
5 Bregg 80% 131
6 Brogg 80% 113

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The surname Brigg is the 2nd most popular variant of Bragg.

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