Higgitt

Higgitt is a British surname of English origin, with variant spellings including Higget, Higgit, and Higgetts. The surname is believed to have derived from the medieval personal name "Hig", a diminutive of the given name "Hugh". The addition of the common medieval surname suffix "-ett" denoted "son of", indicating a patronymic origin for the name.

The Higgitt surname is chiefly found in regions in and around the West Midlands and Staffordshire in England. Like many surnames of British origin, the distribution of the Higgitt name has been influenced by patterns of historical migration and settlement.

Individuals bearing the surname Higgitt can be traced back through historical records, including census data, parish registers, and other genealogical sources. Many families with the surname Higgitt have ancestral ties to the English countryside and agricultural communities.

Notable individuals with the surname Higgitt include scholars, professionals, and individuals from various walks of life. The Higgitt surname, like many English surnames, has a rich heritage and carries with it a sense of familial identity and historical connection.

Today, the surname Higgitt continues to be passed down through generations, representing a part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames and family histories.

There are approximately 286 people named Higgitt in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Higgitt.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Gary
  • George
  • John
  • Laurence
  • Mark
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Samuel
  • Stephen

Female

  • Amanda
  • Catherine
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • Jacqueline
  • Jean
  • Jeanette
  • Megan
  • Rachel
  • Rebekah
  • Tracey

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