HIGGINBOTHAM
Also recorded as Higgin Botham, Higgin-Botham
Higginbotham
Higginbotham is a surname of English origin, believed to have originated in the Staffordshire region of England. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Higga", a diminutive form of "Hugh", combined with "botham", which means "at the bend in the river". This suggests that the original bearers of the surname lived near a river bend.
The Higginbotham surname has been traced back to the 14th century in England, particularly in the northern counties. Over the centuries, the name spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, due to population migration and emigration.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Higginbotham include athletes, scholars, and professionals who have made significant contributions in their respective fields. The surname continues to be present in modern times, with descendants of the original bearers dispersed across the UK and in countries with historical ties to Britain.
The Higginbotham surname reflects the rich tapestry of British history and migration patterns, highlighting the interconnectedness of families and communities over the centuries.
There are approximately 1,166 people named Higginbotham in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,558th most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Higginbotham.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Ann
- Anne
- Cara
- Claire
- Emma
- Fay
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
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