Wiggan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Wiggan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Wiggan family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 19
Coal Miner 5
Laundress 4
Cotton Weaver 4
Agricultural Labourer 4
Bobbin Turner Wood 3
Silk Factory Hand Weaver 3
School Girl 2
Servant 2
Charwoman 2
General Servant 2
Labourer 2
Bobbin Turner Master Wood 1
Clogger 1
Cotton Beamer 1
Daur Formerly Weaver 1
Dress Maker 1
Engine Tenter 1
House Keeper 1
Iron Miner 1
Labourer Delph 1
Private Infantry 1
Beggar Property 1
Coal Dealer 1
Contractor 1

Wiggan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wiggin 83% 2,686
2 Wigan 83% 1,800
3 Wiggan 100% 1,004
4 Wiggen 83% 388
5 Waggon 67% 350
6 Wiggon 83% 105

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The surname Wiggan is the 3rd most popular variant of Wiggin.

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