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Bugg is primarily a surname in English-speaking contexts and is occasionally found as a given name or nickname. The spelling is relatively uncommon, and records of individuals with this surname appear in historical and contemporary sources across the United Kingdom, the United States, and, to a lesser extent, other Anglophone regions.

In culture and media, Bugg has been used as the surname for fictional characters in literature, film, and television. There is no single character or work that dominates the use of the name, and the term typically requires context to identify the intended reference.

Etymology and origins of the surname Bugg are not universally established in major reference works. Surnames with similar forms have arisen from various sources, including nicknames for persons perceived as pest-like or troublesome, occupational names, or topographic names associated with places. Bugg may also be a variant spelling of related surnames due to anglicization or transcription changes over time.

In contemporary usage, Bugg appears in genealogical research, census records, and name studies as an example of a rare English surname. When encountered in sources, it may be contrasted with variants such as Bugge, Bug, or Bug.