About Huggs
The surname Huggs is likely derived from the Old English word "hugian," meaning "to embrace" or "to hug." As a surname, Huggs may have originated as a nickname for someone who was particularly affectionate or known for giving hugs. It could also have been a descriptive name for someone with a warm and friendly personality. Alternatively, it could have been a metonymic occupational name for a professional hugger or someone involved in a profession that required physical contact, such as a healer or masseuse.
The surname Huggs is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Huggs 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 Huggs is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Huggs in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Huggs using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.