About Figgins
The surname Figgins is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Figg", which itself is a diminutive form of the given name "Fitz". "Fitz" is a Norman French term meaning "son of", and was commonly used to indicate illegitimate children. Therefore, the surname Figgins likely originated as a patronymic surname, denoting "son of Figg". Over time, the name Figgins has evolved and become a distinct surname, often associated with individuals of English descent.
The surname Figgins is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Figgins based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Figgins in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Figgins using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.