PIGFORD
Pigford
Pigford is a surname of English origin, believed to be locational. The name is derived from the Old English words "pic", meaning a peak or pointed hill, and "ford", indicating a river crossing. This suggests that early bearers of the surname may have lived near a notable hill with a river or stream flowing by.
The Pigford surname has been found mainly in the south of England, particularly in counties such as Somerset, Devon, and Dorset. Like many surnames, its distribution can be linked to the movements of people and the development of communities over the centuries.
As with many English surnames, variations in spelling may be found due to different spellings in historical records and dialectal differences. These variations could include Pickford or Pickfordt, for example.
Individuals carrying the Pigford surname have likely contributed to various aspects of British society over the years, and the name may have diverse associations within local communities and family histories.
There are approximately 91 people named Pigford in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Pigford.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Adrian
- Christopher
- Gary
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
- Wayne
Female
- Carol
- Christine
- Dawn
- Deborah
- Jill
- Joanne
- Linda
- Patricia
- Tara
- Valerie