BRIGGINSHAW
Brigginshaw
Brigginshaw is a British surname with its origins dating back to the Middle Ages. The surname is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Brigga," combined with the word "shaw," which referred to a wooded area or thicket. This suggests that the name may have originally identified someone who lived near or in a wooded area.
The Brigginshaw surname is found predominantly in England, particularly in regions with strong agricultural traditions such as Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this surname have been involved in a variety of occupations, ranging from farmers and labourers to craftsmen and tradespeople.
Like many British surnames, Brigginshaw has undergone various spelling variations over time, including Brigginshaw, Briginshaw, Brigganshaw, and Briggeneshaw. These variations can be attributed to factors such as regional dialects, illiteracy, and clerical errors.
Today, individuals with the surname Brigginshaw can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, with some having emigrated to countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States. The name continues to be passed down through generations, connecting modern-day bearers to their ancestral roots in medieval England.
There are approximately 174 people named Brigginshaw in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Brigginshaw.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Brian
- Duncan
- Evan
- Graham
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Lee
- Marc
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Russell
Female
- Deborah
- Debra
- Elspeth
- Emma
- Joyce
- Louise
- Mary
- Pamela
- Patricia
- Vivian
Similar and related surnames
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