The surname Higgins has roots in both England and Ireland, with multiple origins contributing to its presence in these regions. In Ireland, it is often derived from the Gaelic name Ó hUiginn, which translates to "descendant of Uiginn." The name Uiginn itself is believed to mean "Viking" or "sea-rover," hinting at a historical connection to Norse settlers. In England, the name may have evolved independently, possibly from a diminutive form of the given name Hugh or from the Old English word "hig," meaning "thought" or "mind."
The U.S. Census places the last name Higgins at rank #400, with about 79803 people sharing the name nationwide. That’s roughly 27 per 100,000 citizens.
Our database contains over 49768 people with the last name Higgins. This surname is most commonly found in Florida, California, Texas. We have over 39 unique first names combined with the last name Higgins in our records. The most frequent first names associated with this surname are Michael, John, James.
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