VIGUS
Vigus
Vigus is a British surname of Old English origin. It is derived from the medieval personal name Viege or Viega, which itself is a nickname for a vigorous or lively person. The surname Vigus is primarily found in the South West of England, particularly in the counties of Devon and Cornwall.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Vigus have been linked to a variety of occupations, including agricultural workers, craftsmen, and traders. The name has often been associated with hardworking and industrious individuals who are known for their resilience and determination.
The distribution of the Vigus surname in England suggests a concentration in specific regions rather than being widespread across the country. This localised presence has contributed to the establishment of Vigus as a distinctly regional surname with roots deeply embedded in the cultural history of the South West.
Today, the surname Vigus continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its connection to the heritage and traditions of the British Isles. With its rich history and regional significance, the surname Vigus stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the families that bear it.
There are approximately 426 people named Vigus in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Vigus.
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
- Alan
- Barry
- Darren
- David
- Geoffrey
- James
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Terence
- William
Female
- Carol
- Claire
- Emma
- Gillian
- Helen
- Jane
- Katherine
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
- Zoe
Similar and related surnames
- Vigue
- Vigo
- Vig
- Figus
- Figue
- Vigues
- Vygus
- Facci
- Faccio
- Facks
- Facques
- Faggs
- Fakes
- Fakis
- Fauckes
- Faucks
- Faukes
- Fauks
- Faux
- Fawcas
- Fawcus
- Fawkes
- Fawks
- Fawx
- Fax
- Feakes
- Feaks
- Fecci
- Feeks
- Feix
- Fekkes
- Fewkes
- Fewks
- Fex
- Ffooks
- Fiakes
- Fiakkas
- Fiaux
- Fickes
- Fickess
- Ficks
- Fickus
- Figas
- Figges
- Figgess
- Figgis
- Figgs
- Fikeis
- Fix
- Foakes
- Foaks
- Focas
- Focosi
- Focsa
- Fogas
- Foggs
- Fogs
- Fokas
- Fokes
- Fokias
- Foks
- Fookes
- Fooks
- Foukes
- Fouks
- Fouques
- Foux
- Fowkes
- Fowks
- Fox
- Foxe
- Fucci
- Fuccio
- Fucks
- Fugazza
- Fuggs
- Fukes
- Fuks
- Fuksa
- Fux
- Fykes
- Phocas
- Phokas
- Vacas
- Vaczi
- Vagas
- Vagasi
- Vaggas
- Vagges
- Vaggess
- Vaggs
- Vaghasia
- Vagus
- Vaickus
- Vakas
- Vakes
- Vakis
- Vaks
- Vaux
- Vax
- Vecsi
- Vegas
- Vegus
- Veigas
- Vex
- Vicas
- Vickes
- Vicks
- Vicos
- Viegas
- Vieux
- Vigas
- Viges
- Viguie
- Vikas
- Vikis
- Vikse
- Vix
- Voakes
- Voeks
- Vogus
- Vokes
- Vokos
- Voks
- Voux
- Vox
- Vukas
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.