PIGHILLS
Pighills
Pighills is a surname of English origin, identified historically in the regions of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. The name itself is believed to have occupational roots, originating from the Middle English word "pygil," meaning a pigsty or enclosure for swine, combined with "hill," indicating a hill or elevated land. It is likely that individuals bearing the surname Pighills were involved in the management or ownership of such pigsties or lands in the medieval period.
The earliest recorded instances of the Pighills surname can be traced back to the late 16th century, with variations in spelling such as Pyghills and Pighill appearing in parish records and legal documents. Over the centuries, the name has evolved to its present-day form, with descendants often holding on to this unique and distinctive family name as a mark of their heritage.
The distribution of the Pighills surname is relatively rare, and individuals bearing this name have maintained a presence in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, emphasising a connection to a specific ancestral lineage and heritage.
In modern times, those with the Pighills surname can be found engaged in diverse professions and activities, representing a wide range of interests and contributions to society. Through their shared surname, individuals with the name Pighills uphold a tradition that links them to a historical occupation and land, reflecting both the continuity of family ties and the evolution of British society across the ages.
There are approximately 69 people named Pighills in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Pighills.
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