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
Huggons is found in England more than any other country or territory. It may also appear as:. Click here for further possible spellings of this name.
How Common Is The Last Name Huggons? popularity and diffusion
The surname Huggons is the 5,812,366th most commonly held surname on a global scale It is held by around 1 in 662,504,174 people. The surname is primarily found in Europe, where 64 percent of Huggons reside; 64 percent reside in Northern Europe and 64 percent reside in British Isles.
This surname is most frequently held in England, where it is carried by 7 people, or 1 in 7,959,723. In England Huggons is most numerous in: East Sussex, where 71 percent are found, Devon, where 14 percent are found and Durham, where 14 percent are found. Without taking into account England this last name exists in one country. It is also found in Canada, where 36 percent are found.
Huggons Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The frequency of Huggons has changed over time. In England the number of people who held the Huggons surname decreased 61 percent between 1881 and 2014.
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