About Hignett
The surname Hignett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Hignot" or "Hignett," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Higna." The name "Higna" is believed to have been derived from the Old English word "hignian," meaning "to fight" or "to contend." Therefore, the surname Hignett likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their combative or contentious nature.
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The surname Hignett is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hignett based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hignett is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hignett in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hignett using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.