PIGOTT
Pigott
The surname Pigott is of medieval English origin, derived from the Old French personal name "Picot". The name is patronymic, meaning "son of Picot", and is believed to have originated in Normandy before being introduced to England following the Norman Conquest in 1066.
The Pigott family has a long history in England, with early records dating back to the 12th century. They were prominent in various regions, including Suffolk, Worcestershire, and Yorkshire. The name has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Picot, Pigot, Piggott, and Pigott.
Notable figures bearing the surname Pigott include Sir Christopher Pigott, an English lawyer and Member of Parliament in the 17th century, and Francis Taylor Pigott, a renowned Victorian painter.
The Pigott surname has spread beyond the shores of England, with descendants found in Australia, Ireland, and the United States. It remains a distinguished name with a rich history synonymous with the English tradition and heritage.
There are approximately 1,950 people named Pigott in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,291st most common surname in Britain. Around 30 in a million people in Britain are named Pigott.
Surname type: Diminutive
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Nigel
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Anna
- Caroline
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Frances
- Gillian
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan