VIGOR
Vigor
Vigor is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old French word "vigueur," meaning strength or energy. The surname is believed to have been brought to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066.
Notable Individuals
Notable individuals bearing the surname Vigor include:
- Sir Robert Vigor (1809-1848) - a British naval captain known for his valiant efforts during various maritime battles.
- Amy Vigor (b. 1975) - a renowned British author and poet, celebrated for her works on nature and conservation.
Distribution
The surname Vigor is predominantly found in the southern regions of England, with clusters of families residing in counties such as Devon and Somerset.
Heraldic Symbol
The Vigor family crest includes symbols representing strength and vigour, such as a lion rampant clutching arrows, signifying readiness for battle and resilience.
Legacy
The Vigor surname has carried its legacy through generations, symbolising attributes of strength, resilience, and determination. It continues to be a cherished name within British genealogy and heritage.
Typical given names associated with the Vigor surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Ashley
- Brian
- David
- Jason
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Phillip
Female
- Barbra
- Carol
- Emily
- Emma
- Karen
- Laura
- Marie
- Mildred
- Patricia
- Philippa
- Rebecca
- Suzanne
- Tracy
- Yvette
Similar and related surnames
- Vigar
- Viger
- Vigario
- Figar
- Figer
- Figure
- Vigo
- Facker
- Fagar
- Faghiri
- Fagura
- Fakeer
- Faker
- Fakir
- Fakira
- Fakiri
- Fakouri
- Faqir
- Faqiri
- Faquir
- Fawker
- Fayker
- Fecker
- Fekar
- Fekri
- Ficarra
- Ficker
- Figari
- Figaro
- Figger
- Figueira
- Figuera
- Figuero
- Figueroa
- Figura
- Fikre
- Fikri
- Focker
- Fokeer
- Foker
- Fookeer
- Fooker
- Foucar
- Fowker
- Fucker
- Fugar
- Fugger
- Fuker
- Phacker
- Phagura
- Phgura
- Vacar
- Vacara
- Vacari
- Vaccari
- Vaccaro
- Vacker
- Vacquier
- Vacri
- Vacura
- Vakar
- Vakker
- Vaquer
- Vaquero
- Vaucour
- Vegar
- Vegro
- Vekaria
- Vekria
- Vicar
- Vicari
- Vicaria
- Vicario
- Viccari
- Vickar
- Vicker
- Vigard
- Vigars
- Vigart
- Vigdor
- Vigers
- Viggars
- Vigger
- Viggers
- Viggirs
- Viggor
- Viggors
- Vigier
- Vigiers
- Vigors
- Vigot
- Vigour
- Vigoureux
- Vigouroux
- Vigours
- Viguier
- Vigurs
- Viqueira
- Voguer
- Voker
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 341 people named Vigor in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Vigor.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Vigor
- Xia Vigor - Actor
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.