PIGNEY
Pigney
Pigney is a surname of English origin, believed to have originated in Norfolk, an eastern county of England. The name is thought to have derived from the Old English word "pynd," which means a dam or enclosure for fish, combined with the suffix "-ey," meaning island or dry ground in a marsh. This suggests that it may have initially referred to someone who lived near or managed a fish pond.
The surname Pigney is relatively rare, with most occurrences found in the Norfolk region of England. Over time, the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation due to variations in local dialects and accents.
Individuals bearing the surname Pigney can be traced in historical records as early as the 16th century, with some members of the Pigney family engaging in occupations such as fishing, farming, and land management.
Today, the surname Pigney is carried by families primarily in Norfolk and surrounding areas, with some branches possibly migrating to other parts of England and beyond. The significance and legacy of the Pigney family name continue to be preserved through ancestral records, genealogical research, and family traditions.
There are approximately 182 people named Pigney in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Pigney.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Maurice
- Paul
- Raymond
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Carol
- Doris
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Joyce
- Justine
- Lynn
- Margaret
- Susan