PYGOTT
Pygott
Pygott is a surname of English origin, mainly found in the Lincolnshire region of England. The name is believed to be of medieval English origin, derived from the Old English word "picg" meaning ‘a hill with a sharp point’, combined with "cot" which means ‘cottage’ or ‘dwelling’. This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived near a pointed hill.
The surname Pygott has been documented in records dating back to the early medieval period. It is considered to be a relatively rare surname, with most individuals carrying the name being concentrated in the Lincolnshire area.
Individuals bearing the surname Pygott may have various spellings and variations, such as Pigott, Pykott, Pigot, and Piggott. The name has likely undergone changes over the years due to variations in regional dialects and historical spelling practices.
Notable individuals with the surname Pygott are limited in historical records, suggesting that the name may have been more prevalent among common folk rather than prominent figures.
In modern times, the surname Pygott may be found among individuals of Lincolnshire heritage or those with ancestral ties to the region. It remains a distinctive name with roots in the local history and culture of England.
There are approximately 370 people named Pygott in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Pygott.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Clive
- Darren
- David
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Melvyn
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Ann
- Emma
- Joanne
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Pacatte
- Pacaud
- Packet
- Packett
- Pacquett
- Pacquette
- Pact
- Pacut
- Pagatt
- Pagget
- Paggett
- Paggetti
- Pagghet
- Paggott
- Pagot
- Pagott
- Pagotto
- Pagutt
- Paquet
- Paquete
- Paquette
- Paquot
- Peakett
- Pecket
- Peckett
- Peckit
- Peckitt
- Pecquet
- Pect
- Peekett
- Pegado
- Peggett
- Peggot
- Peggott
- Pegott
- Piacquadio
- Picado
- Picat
- Picaud
- Picked
- Picket
- Pickett
- Pickette
- Pickitt
- Pickott
- Picot
- Picoto
- Picott
- Picotti
- Picquet
- Pict
- Picto
- Piekut
- Pigato
- Pigatt
- Piggatt
- Pigget
- Piggett
- Piggot
- Piggott
- Piggotts
- Pigot
- Pigott
- Piguet
- Piket
- Pikett
- Pikta
- Piquet
- Pockett
- Poggott
- Pogoda
- Poquet
- Pucket
- Puckett
- Pukett
- Pycott
- Pygot
- Pyket
- Pykett
- Pykitt
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