TRIGGS
Triggs
Triggs is a surname of English origin that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English word "tric," meaning "a place by a path junction."
Origins and History
The Triggs surname is primarily found in the south-west of England, particularly in the counties of Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall. The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to the 14th century in Somerset, indicating its long-standing presence in the region.
Variants
Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, including Trigg, Trigge, Trig, and Trigges. These variants may have developed due to regional accents and dialects, as well as clerical errors in historical records.
Notable Individuals
- Bill Triggs: An English footballer who played for several clubs in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Rachel Triggs: A renowned British architect known for her innovative designs in sustainable architecture.
- Sir Henry Triggs: A prominent figure in British politics in the early 20th century, serving as a Member of Parliament for Sussex.
Legacy
The Triggs surname has endured through the centuries, with many modern-day individuals continuing to bear this name. Whether through historical records, notable figures, or everyday families, the legacy of the Triggs surname lives on as a part of British heritage.
References
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Redmonds, G. (2017). A Dictionary of Cornish Surnames. The Federation of Family History Societies.
There are approximately 1,533 people named Triggs in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,260th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Triggs.
Surname type: From name of parent
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
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Anne
- Barbara
- Deborah
- Heather
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Lesley
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Trigg
- Trigo
- Trigger
- Trigge
- Triggo
- Trig
- Trigas
- Trige
- Darcus
- Dareks
- Dargas
- Darkes
- Darkis
- Darks
- Darkus
- Daroczi
- Darroux
- Deirks
- Dergas
- Derieux
- Derix
- Derks
- Deroux
- Derricks
- Derx
- Diercks
- Dierckx
- Dierickx
- Dieriex
- Dierikx
- Dierkes
- Dierks
- Dircks
- Dirckx
- Dirckze
- Direkze
- Dirickx
- Dirikis
- Dirix
- Dirks
- Dirkse
- Dirkx
- Doarks
- Dorcas
- Dorcus
- Doregos
- Dorkes
- Dorkis
- Dorks
- Dracas
- Dracass
- Dracos
- Dracz
- Dragas
- Draghici
- Dragos
- Dragus
- Drakes
- Drakos
- Draks
- Drax
- Dreggs
- Dreux
- Driggs
- Drikos
- Drogos
- Drogosz
- Drougas
- Drucas
- Drygas
- Drykes
- Dureux
- Durieux
- Durkis
- Durkiss
- Duroux
- Dyrcz
- Taragos
- Tarakci
- Tarcsi
- Targas
- Targos
- Targosz
- Targus
- Terrieux
- Tiarks
- Torgoose
- Torkos
- Torrgoose
- Tourikis
- Tracz
- Tragus
- Traicos
- Trax
- Treagus
- Tregose
- Tregs
- Tregus
- Triccas
- Tricks
- Triggel
- Triggle
- Triggol
- Trigs
- Trix
- Troakes
- Trokes
- Troksa
- Trucks
- Truex
- Trygg
- Turcas
- Turgoose
- Turgus
- Turkes
- Turkosz
- Turkoz
- Turks
- Trigui
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.