Biggs Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Biggs Name Meaning: A derivative of the word 'bigga/bigge' meaning 'big' or 'large'.

A nickname given to someone large in stature or it could also be used to describe someone small.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Biggs Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Biggs family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 604
Agricultural Labourer 157
Labourer 67
Servant 40
Laundress 40
House Servant 34
Dress Maker 32
General Servant 29
Lace Maker 24
Coal Miner 21
Butcher 19
Carter 19
Cook 18
Carpenter 18
House Keeper 17
Gardener 17
Shoe Maker 16
Brick Layer 15
Farm Labourer 14
Errand Boy 12
Charwoman 12
Bricklayer 11
House Maid 10
Porter 10
Coachman 9

Biggs Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Biggs 100% 40,128
2 Baggs 80% 5,452
3 Buggs 80% 4,520
4 Boggis 67% 3,416
5 Beggs 80% 2,646
6 Boggs 80% 253
7 Bogges 67% 171
8 Baiggs 83% 131
9 Bigs 80% 128
10 Baggis 67% 113

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The surname Biggs is the most popular version of all its varients

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