Higgin

Higgin is a surname of English origin, derived from the medieval given name Hicke, a diminutive of the name Richard. The surname Higgin is classified as a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally based on the first name of an ancestor.

Origins

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Higgin date back to the 13th century in England. The name was predominantly found in the northern regions of the country, including Yorkshire and Lancashire. Over time, the surname spread to other parts of England and eventually to other English-speaking regions.

Variations

Variations of the surname Higgin include Higgins, Hicken, Hickin, and Higson. These variations have emerged due to factors such as regional dialects and phonetic changes over the centuries.

Notable Individuals

1. John Higgin (1806-1889)

John Higgin was a renowned British linguist and lexicographer known for his works on Old English language and literature.

2. Emily Higgin (b. 1975)

Emily Higgin is a British artist known for her abstract paintings inspired by nature and the human form.

Distribution

Today, individuals with the surname Higgin can be found not only in the United Kingdom but also in countries with historical ties to the British Empire, such as Australia, Canada, and the United States.

The surname Higgin carries with it a rich history and a sense of heritage for those who bear it, linking them to the medieval origins of the name and its evolution over the centuries.

There are approximately 534 people named Higgin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Higgin.

Surname type: Diminutive

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
  • Daniel
  • David
  • Edward
  • Graham
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • Stuart
  • Thomas

Female

  • Beryl
  • Caroline
  • Catherine
  • Dorothy
  • Emma
  • Jane
  • Jennifer
  • Joan
  • Louise
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Pamela

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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