SYGROVE
Sygrove
Sygrove is a British surname that has origins dating back to medieval times. The name is of topographical in nature, derived from the Old English words "sige" meaning victory and "graf" meaning grove or thicket. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname lived near or were associated with a victorious grove or woodland.
The Sygrove surname is relatively rare and is mostly found in certain regions of England. The bearers of this surname may have been influential landowners or respected members of their communities in the past.
As with many surnames, the spelling and pronunciation of Sygrove may have evolved over the centuries. Variants of the name may include Sigrove, Segrove, Sycgrove, among others.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Sygrove can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, continuing the legacy of this ancient and distinguished name.
There are approximately 241 people named Sygrove in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Sygrove.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Geoffrey
- John
- Jonathan
- Matthew
- Patrick
- Peter
- Ray
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Caroline
- Joan
- Joanne
- Julie
- Katherine
- Marjorie
- Mary
- Naomi
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria