As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

The same as Higgins, from Hug, the nickname for Hugh, and the patronymic termination ings, belonging to, or the son of.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


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

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