Huggons Surname
Approximately 11 people bear this surname
Huggons Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Hugh,' diminutive Hug-in or Hug-on; compare Col-in, Jen-in (now Jenning), Lambin, &c.j also compare Gibbins and Gibbons from Gilbert. 'Hugyn held of the same Earl an ox gang of land' (De Lacy Inquisition, Cheth.
Read More About This SurnameHuggons Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 7 | 1:7,959,723 | 202,100 |
| Canada | 4 | 1:9,211,398 | 321,528 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 18 | 1:1,354,187 | 47,798 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 25 | 1:2,008,747 | 100,426 |
Huggons Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from the name of an ancestor. 'the son of Hugh,' diminutive Hug-in or Hug-on; compare Col-in, Jen-in (now Jenning), Lambin, &c.j also compare Gibbins and Gibbons from Gilbert. 'Hugyn held of the same Earl an ox gang of land' (De Lacy Inquisition, Cheth. Soc.). The French fondness for double diminutives gave them the famous name Huguenot (Hug-in-ot), so that we must trace that religious sect to an individual, if we would get at its origin.
William Hugginson, Norfolk: History of Norfolk.
Mary Huggison, Yorkshire: Deposition from York Castle (Surtees Society).
Willelmus Hugune, 1379: Poll Tax of Yorkshire.
Hugo Hugune et Alicia uxor ejus, 1379: ibid.
Ricardus Hugune et Petronilla uxor ejus, 1379: ibid.
Lawrencius Hogonman (i.e. the servant of Hojgon), 1379: ibid.
1561. John Russell and Johanna Huggens: Marriage Lic. (London).
1707. William Huggonson, of Priest Hutton: Lancashire Wills at Richmond.
1790. Married — Samuel Huggins and Sarah Henwood: St. George, Hanover Square.
From Hugo, the Latin form of Hugh. The name Willelmus fil' Hugonis would as readily subside into William Huggins as into W. Fitzhugh, W. Ap-Hugh, or W. Hughson.
The same as Higgins, from Hug, the nickname for Hugh, and the patronymic termination ings, belonging to, or the son of.
The name of Huggins was represented in the reign of Elizabeth by Robert Huggins, gent., of East Bradenham (Bl.).
Huggons Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Huggons Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Huggons occurs in England more than any other country or territory. It can appear as a variant:. Click here for other possible spellings of this surname.
How Common Is The Last Name Huggons? popularity and diffusion
This last name is the 5,812,366th most commonly held family name at a global level, held by approximately 1 in 662,504,174 people. It is predominantly found in Europe, where 64 percent of Huggons are found; 64 percent are found in Northern Europe and 64 percent are found in British Isles.
It is most widespread in England, where it is borne by 7 people, or 1 in 7,959,723. In England Huggons is primarily concentrated in: East Sussex, where 71 percent reside, Devon, where 14 percent reside and Durham, where 14 percent reside. Beside England this surname is found in one country. It is also common in Canada, where 36 percent reside.
Huggons Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The frequency of Huggons has changed over time. In England the share of the population with the last name declined 61 percent between 1881 and 2014.
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