TheNameDBWigginton
TopographicMeaning
A settlement or estate belonging to a person named Wigga or associated with the Wigga family.
Etymology
Composed of the Old English personal name 'Wigga' and '-ingtun' (settlement or estate). The name appears in English place names and was adopted as a surname by residents of such locations.
About the Wigginton Surname
An English surname derived from place names indicating settlement origins. The name reflects the common medieval practice of adopting surnames from one's place of residence.
Distribution
Primarily found in England, particularly in regions with historical Wigginton place names.
Notable Bearers
Wigginton (place name in multiple English counties)