SPRIGG
Sprigg
Sprigg is a surname of English origin, derived from the medieval given name "Sprigg", a diminutive form of "Sprag", which is an Old English name meaning "lively" or "full of spirit". The surname Sprigg is believed to have originated in the county of Shropshire in England.
The first recorded instance of the Sprigg surname dates back to the 15th century in Shropshire, and has since spread to various regions across the United Kingdom and beyond. Over the centuries, the Sprigg family name has diversified and branched out into different lineages, each with its own distinctive history and traditions.
Individuals bearing the surname Sprigg have contributed to various fields such as academia, literature, the arts, and business. Notable figures with the surname Sprigg include [insert notable individuals if desired].
Today, the Sprigg surname continues to be found in Britain and in countries where British settlers have established communities. The name carries with it a sense of heritage and identity, linking individuals to their historical roots in England.
There are approximately 599 people named Sprigg in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Sprigg.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Gordon
- Graham
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Belinda
- Bernadine
- Carolyn
- Elaine
- Emma
- Joanne
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rosemary
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
- Victoria
- Wendy