How common is the Figg surname?

There are approximately 400 people with the surname Figg in the United States.

Are there Figg soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 63 soldiers with the Figg surname appear in Civil War records.

Figg

Q: What does the surname Figg mean?

The surname Figg means "A person who grows or sells figs, or derives from a place name.". It is of English origin.

Occupational

Meaning

A person who grows or sells figs, or derives from a place name.

Etymology

From Old English or Middle English 'fig' with the occupational suffix '-g' or as a metonymic occupational name. The name may also derive from a topographic feature.

About the Figg Surname

An English occupational surname indicating involvement in fig cultivation or trade. The name is relatively uncommon in modern records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 400 bearers in the United States #4,534 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in England and English-speaking countries.

Figg Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Figg Surname

Howard Figg

Food Administrator

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: English records, medieval period
Estimated Bearers: 400

War Records

63 soldiers with the Figg surname found in Civil War records.

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