HIGSON
Higson
Higson is an English surname with roots tracing back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. The surname is believed to be of locational origin, derived from the Old English pre 7th Century word "heah" meaning high, and "tun", which translates to enclosure or settlement. The name thus refers to an individual residing in a settlement located on high ground.
The first recorded instance of the surname Higson dates back to the 13th century in the county of Lancashire, England. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, primarily as a result of migration and emigration patterns.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the Higson surname have been noted for their contributions to various fields, including academia, the arts, business, and politics. Notable figures with the surname Higson include English author and comedian Charlie Higson, known for his work in the entertainment industry, particularly in writing and performing.
The variation in the spelling of the surname Higson, including Higgson, Higgison, and Higginson, reflects the diverse ways in which the name has been recorded in historical documents.
Today, the surname Higson endures as a symbol of heritage and lineage for many families across the United Kingdom and beyond, serving as a reminder of the rich history and cultural tapestry of the British Isles.
There are approximately 2,504 people named Higson in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,505th most common surname in Britain. Around 38 in a million people in Britain are named Higson.
Surname type: From name of parent
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
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Thomas
Female
- Ann
- Elizabeth
- Frances
- Jane
- Joan
- Julie
- Karen
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Higgason
- Higgson
- Highson
- Higon
- Higston
- Hackeson
- Hackson
- Haggison
- Hawkson
- Haxon
- Haxson
- Heckson
- Heggison
- Hegson
- Hexon
- Hickeson
- Hickison
- Hickisson
- Hickson
- Hidgson
- Higgeson
- Higgison
- Higgisson
- Higgon
- Hikson
- Hison
- Hisons
- Hisson
- Hixon
- Hixson
- Hoagson
- Hoggson
- Hogson
- Hougasian
- Hougson
- Huckson
- Hugheson
- Hugson
- Hukson
- Huxen
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.