DIGGES
Digges
Digges is an English surname of Norman origin derived from the Old French name "de Ges" or "de Eges". The surname first appeared in England following the Norman Conquest of 1066.
The Digges family name is primarily found in the southeastern counties of England, particularly Kent and Sussex. Over the centuries, the name has spread to other parts of the country and has also been found in Ireland and Australia.
Notable individuals with the surname Digges include Leonard Digges (c.1515–c.1559), a prominent English mathematician and surveyor, and his son Thomas Digges (c.1546–1595), an astronomer and mathematician known for his work on the universe and the introduction of the telescope to England.
The Digges surname has a rich history and is associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to the fields of science, mathematics, and surveying. Today, it is a relatively uncommon surname but retains a sense of heritage and lineage among those who bear it.
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There are approximately 91 people named Digges in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Digges.
Famous people named Digges
- Dudley Digges - Diplomat (1583 to 1639)
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