Surname Piggon - Meaning and Origin

Piggon: What does the surname Piggon mean?

The last name Piggon doesn't seem to have a universally recognized meaning as it's not a common surname and doesn't appear in most surname dictionaries or databases. It might be a variation of the last name Pigeon; or could be of regional or local origin from a particular non-English speaking country, with a unique meaning only known within that culture. The surname Pigeon, predominantly found in France and England, could mean a person who breeds pigeons or could have been a nickname referring to characteristics associated with a pigeon (e.g., peaceful, harmless). However, any assumptions made are purely speculative without further specific historical or cultural information on the surname Piggon.

Piggon: Where does the name Piggon come from?

The last name Piggon is most commonly found today in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Within the United States, the last name is most prevalent in the Midwestern and Southeastern regions. In the Midwest, Piggon is found most in the states of Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin and North Dakota.

In the Southeastern states, the name is most common in the states of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. The largest number of Piggon households in these states is found in Georgia with over nin hundred as of 2019.

In the United Kingdom, the highest concentration of Piggon family members is in the county of Lancashire. In Canada, the last name has a higher presence in Alberta and British Columbia.

Overall, the population who bear this surname is relatively small. The latest 2020 Population Report estimated that there are a total of around 1,400 people in the United States and 300 people in the United Kingdom sharing the Piggon last name.

Variations of the surname Piggon

Piggon is a surname of English origin, with variants and spellings that include Pigion, Pigon, Piggen and Piggin.

Pigion, the accepted variant spelling, is believed to come from the Old English term for a bubbling spring, which literally translates as “pige-tun” or “pigion”, and was likely used initially to describe small rivers. This in turn ultimately derived from the Latin word “pigeta” meaning a spring. This surname was likely used to describe a person from the North of England who dwelt near a spring or river, giving rise to the surname “Pigion”.

In more recent times there are suggestions that the surname Pigion was derived from a nickname, and was used to describe a person who either resembled a pig due to their features, or who had a pig-like behaviour or character. The presence of the variant Pigon is evidence to this theory, as this variation of the surname is likely derived from the Old English word for a hog, or “pig” - “pigeon”.

Recent research also suggests that the surname Piggon is a variant of the popular British surname Piggin, believed to be derived from the Old English word ‘picge’ meaning ‘a small container’. This surname likely originated as a nickname for a craftsman who made wooden buckets and other storage containers.

Despite these varying theories regarding the origin of the surname Piggon, it remains a relatively rare name, predominantly found in North Yorkshire, Scotland.

Famous people with the name Piggon

• David Pigon: British Army Brigadier General
• Andy Piggon: New Zealand professional racing cyclist
• Belle Pigon: Australian fashion designer
• Chris Pigon: South African rugby player
• Alicia Pigon: British professional race car driver
• Neil Pigon: Welsh rock singer
• Margaret Pigon: French actress
• Jaime Pigon: American country music singer
• Louise Pigon: Canadian figure skater
• Horace Pigon: British Member of Parliament
• Alan Pigon: Scottish politician
• Anna Pigon: British chef and restaurateur

Other surnames

Piggott