TheNameDBBigelow
TopographicMeaning
Derived from a place name meaning 'the low-lying field of a man named Bigga' or similar Old English personal name.
Etymology
The surname combines an Old English personal name 'Bigga' with 'low' meaning a low-lying meadow or field, a common topographic element in English place names. The surname originated from a specific location and became hereditary among those who lived there or migrated from it.
About the Bigelow Surname
An English topographic surname derived from a place name in England, brought to America by early colonists. The name became well-established in New England and produced several notable figures in American history.
Distribution & Frequency
Primarily found in the United States and England, particularly in New England.
Bigelow Surname Distribution
Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.
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