Sprigg

Descriptive

Meaning

A small shoot or twig, or one who is small and slender.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English word 'sprig' meaning a small branch or shoot of a plant. The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for a small or thin person.

About the Sprigg Surname

A descriptive surname based on physical appearance or the metaphorical comparison to a plant shoot. It reflects medieval English naming practices using natural imagery.

Distribution

Found primarily in England and among English-speaking populations.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical records

People with the Sprigg Surname

C. Sprigg

Judge