Higgins - Last Names

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Higgins

/ˈhɪɡɪnz/

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Meaning

Descendant of Uiginn

Represents lineage, ancestry, and familial pride, emphasizing connection to a historical Gaelic scholarly family.

Symbolism

Embodies heritage, intellectual tradition, and cultural endurance; historically associated with bardic poets and learned families in medieval Ireland.

Etymology: Derived from the Old Irish personal name 'Uiginn', of uncertain meaning but possibly linked to Norse origins meaning 'Viking' or 'warrior'; the prefix 'Ó' signifies 'grandson' or 'descendant of'.

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Cultural Background

Of Irish origin, Higgins is an Anglicized form of 'Ó hUiginn', a patronymic name meaning 'descendant

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