Haigh - Last Names

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Haigh

/heɪɡ/

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Uncommon

Meaning

From the high place or from Haigh

Represents connection to elevated land or ancestral homeland, symbolizing rootedness and geographical identity.

Symbolism

Embodies stability, heritage, and a sense of place. It suggests strength derived from history and terrain.

Etymology: Derived from Old English 'heah' meaning 'high' and 'egh' or 'egha', meaning 'enclosure' or 'pasture'. It originally denoted someone who lived at or near a high place, particularly the town of Haigh in Lancashire.

Style & Origin

traditional
english

Cultural Background

Originating in Northern England, Haigh is a locational surname tied to places in Lancashire and York

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