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