TheNameDBBigg
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from the Old English word 'bigg' referring to a type of barley or grain, likely an occupational surname for a grain merchant or farmer.
Etymology
The surname originates from Middle English 'bigg' or 'bigge', a term for a four-rowed barley variety. It may have originally denoted someone who grew, sold, or worked with this grain, or it could be a nickname for a large person.
About the Bigg Surname
A short English or Scottish surname with agricultural origins, likely referring to grain cultivation or trade. The name is relatively uncommon and may have various local origins.
Distribution
Found primarily in Scotland and Northern England, with some presence in the United States.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation available