HIGGOTT
Higgott
Higgott is a surname of British origin, primarily found in the counties of Kent and Sussex. The name is believed to be of Old English or Anglo-Saxon descent, derived from the personal name "Higga" or "Higg," which was a common name in medieval England. The addition of the suffix "-ott" is a diminutive form, indicating "son of Higga."
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Higgott date back to the 16th century in parish records, suggesting that the name has a long history in the region. Over time, variations in spelling such as Higgett, Higoot, and Hegott have emerged, reflecting the phonetic evolution of the name.
The Higgott family is associated with a variety of occupations, including farmers, labourers, and craftsmen. This diversity in professions indicates that the Higgott surname was not tied to a specific trade or social class, but rather was adopted by individuals from different walks of life.
Today, the surname Higgott remains relatively uncommon but can still be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and in countries with British diaspora populations. The lineage of the Higgott name continues to be traced through genealogical records and family histories, preserving the legacy of this venerable British surname.
There are approximately 300 people named Higgott in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Higgott.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Barry
- Brian
- Colin
- Daniel
- Dave
- David
- George
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Richard
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Elaine
- Fiona
- Janet
- Joanne
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Hackatt
- Hacket
- Hackett
- Hackitt
- Hact
- Hagate
- Haggat
- Haggata
- Haggate
- Haggatt
- Hagget
- Haggett
- Haggit
- Haggitt
- Haggot
- Haggott
- Hakata
- Hakda
- Haket
- Hakett
- Hawcott
- Hawcutt
- Hawgood
- Hawket
- Hawkett
- Haycot
- Haygood
- Hecate
- Heckett
- Hecquet
- Hect
- Hegde
- Heggate
- Heggett
- Heggitt
- Hegoda
- Hequet
- Heygate
- Hicket
- Hickett
- Higate
- Higgate
- Higgatt
- Higget
- Higgett
- Higgit
- Higgitt
- Higgot
- Highatt
- Highet
- Highett
- Higott
- Hocket
- Hockett
- Hockitt
- Hocquet
- Hogate
- Hogatt
- Hoggat
- Hoggatt
- Hogget
- Hoggett
- Hoggit
- Hoggitt
- Hoggott
- Hokett
- Hougat
- Hougate
- Houguet
- Houquet
- Howcott
- Howcutt
- Howgate
- Howkett
- Hucket
- Huckett
- Hugget
- Huggett
- Huggette
- Huggit
- Huggitt
- Hughett
- Hugot
- Huguet
- Huquet
- Hygate
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