How common is the Ligon surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Ligon in the United States.

Are there Ligon soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 202 soldiers with the Ligon surname appear in Civil War records.

Ligon

Q: What does the surname Ligon mean?

The surname Ligon means "Possibly derived from a place name or a variant of Logan, meaning 'small hollow' in Scottish Gaelic.". It is of English/Scottish origin.

Topographic

Meaning

Possibly derived from a place name or a variant of Logan, meaning 'small hollow' in Scottish Gaelic.

Etymology

The surname may derive from a Scottish place name or represent a variant of Logan. Alternatively, it could be a topographic surname referring to a geographical feature.

About the Ligon Surname

An obscure Scottish or English surname of uncertain origin. The name may represent a regional variant of more common surnames.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in Scotland and the United States, particularly in the South.

Ligon Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Ligon Surname

John D. Ligon

Quick Facts

Origin: English/Scottish
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval Scotland/England, 13th-14th century
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

202 soldiers with the Ligon surname found in Civil War records.

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