RIGGANS
Riggans
Riggans is a notable British surname with its origins rooted in the north of England and Scotland. The surname is classified as being of Scottish and Northern English origin from the Old Norse personal name "Rigetun". The name is locational from several places in Britain, for example, Rigton in West Yorkshire and Reighton in East Yorkshire. The meaning of the name comes from the Old Norse elements 'hríggr', meaning ridge and 'tún', meaning enclosure or settlement.
The first recorded spelling of the family name is that of William de Riggeton, dated 1297, in the "Records of the Parliament of Scotland".
The Riggans family can be found across various counties in the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in Scotland, particularly the Central Belt, and in northern England.
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In conclusion, the surname Riggans has a rich history with its roots in Scotland and Northern England, reflecting the geographical and historical connections of the British Isles.
There are approximately 171 people named Riggans in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Riggans.
Surname type: From name of parent
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Liam
- Scott
- Stephen
- Steven
- Walter
- William
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Christine
- Claire
- Deborah
- Janet
- Lynsey
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Paula
- Ruth
- Shirley