PIGOT
Pigot
The surname Pigot is of medieval English origin and has Norman roots. It is derived from the Old French personal name "Pichot" which means "a very small person" or "child". The name Pigot has various spellings, including Pigott, Piggott, Piggot, Piggett, and Piggatt.
The Pigot family has a long history in Britain, with records dating back to the early medieval period. They were prominent in various regions across the country, especially in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire.
Members of the Pigot family have been involved in a range of professions and pursuits over the centuries, including landowners, merchants, and scholars. One notable figure is George Pigot, a British administrator who served as the Governor of Madras in India during the 18th century.
The Pigot surname continues to be borne by individuals around the world, with many descendants tracing their ancestry back to the original Pigot family in Britain. The name has also been immortalised in various forms, such as street names and landmarks, showcasing the enduring legacy of this ancient British surname.
Typical given names associated with the Pigot surname
Male
Female
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
How to communicate the surname Pigot in...
Braille
⠏⠊⠛⠕⠞
Morse
.--...--.----
Semaphore
There are approximately 89 people named Pigot in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Pigot.
Famous people named Pigot
- Hugh Pigot - Royal Navy officer (1769 to 1797)
- Sir Robert Pigot, 2nd Baronet - Politician (1720 to 1796)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.