Wigfall

Wigfall is an English surname derived from the Old English words "wic," meaning dwelling or settlement, and "fall," meaning fold or enclosure, suggesting that the original bearers of the name may have lived near a fold or enclosure. The surname originated as a locational name, often given to someone who lived by a fold or enclosure for animals.

The Wigfall surname has been primarily found in regions across England, with historical records showing concentrations in Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Lincolnshire. The name has also spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Wigfall include Louis Trezevant Wigfall, a prominent American politician and Confederate States Army officer during the American Civil War.

The Wigfall surname continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and the wider English-speaking world, and its historical significance adds to the rich tapestry of British surnames.

There are approximately 138 people named Wigfall in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Wigfall.

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
  • Charles
  • Clive
  • Daniel
  • Desmond
  • Geoffrey
  • Harvey
  • Howard
  • John
  • Joseph
  • Michael
  • Richard
  • Stephen
  • Tristan

Female

  • Doris
  • Eleanor
  • Jane
  • Jean
  • Jill
  • Julie
  • Louise
  • Lynne
  • Nina
  • Rachel
  • Tanya
  • Valerie

Similar and related surnames

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