WIGGINTON
Wigginton
Overview Wigginton is a locational surname of English origin, deriving from various places around England with the same name. The roots of the name can be traced back to the Old English words "wic" meaning dwelling and "tun" meaning settlement, indicating a settlement or farmstead. Variants of the surname include Wigington and Wyginton.
History The surname Wigginton is believed to have originated in multiple places across England, resulting in different branches of families adopting the name. It is common for surnames to be linked to the location where a family resided, highlighting the agricultural and communal lifestyle prevalent in medieval England. The bearers of the surname would have been associated with the Wigginton village or area from which the name was derived.
Distribution The surname Wigginton is distributed throughout England and beyond, with various families carrying the name in different regions. Migration and movement of families over the years have contributed to the spread of the surname to other parts of the world, particularly former British colonies where British settlers established themselves.
Famous Bearers Notable individuals with the surname Wigginton may have made contributions in various fields such as academia, arts, business, or politics, carrying on the legacy of their family name. While specific individuals cannot be definitively attributed to this surname without further context, the name Wigginton continues to be borne by diverse individuals in modern society.
There are approximately 529 people named Wigginton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Wigginton.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Clive
- Colin
- Darryl
- David
- James
- John
- Lee
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Amanda
- Caron
- Glynis
- Hannah
- Helen
- Jane
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Joan
- Julie
- Pamela
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
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