Show ContentsAlligood History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Alligood is an ancient Anglo-Saxon surname that came from the ancient personal name Algod. In Old Danish, the name was Algot, while in Old Swedish, the name was Algut. Although the variant form Allgood appears to be a complimentary nickname, the surname Alligood is actually patronymic in origin.

Early Origins of the Alligood family

The surname Alligood was first found in the counties of Northumberland and Durham, although not of Boernician origin as were most of the families in that area. Originally found in the Domesday Book compiled in 1086 by King William after his conquest of England in 1066, as Algod, the name gradually changed to Allgood.

Early History of the Alligood family

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Alligood Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries; therefore,spelling variations are common among early Anglo-Saxon names. As the form of the English language changed, even the spelling of literate people's names evolved. Alligood has been recorded under many different variations, including Allgood, Algod, Algood, Elgood, Ellgod and others.

Early Notables of the Alligood family

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Alligood Ranking

In the United States, the name Alligood is the 18,364th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1]


United States Alligood migration to the United States +

For many English families, the political and religious disarray that shrouded England made the far away New World an attractive prospect. On cramped disease-ridden ships, thousands migrated to those British colonies that would eventually become Canada and the United States. Those hardy settlers that survived the journey often went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations in which they landed. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Alligood or a variant listed above:

Alligood Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Mrs. J. Alligood, aged 34, arrived in New York in 1914 aboard the ship "Allianca" from Cristobal [2]
  • John Alligood, aged 41, arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Eten" from Liverpool, England [2]
  • Coy Alligood, aged 19, arrived in Charleston, S.C. in 1922 aboard the ship "S. B. Hunt" [2]

Contemporary Notables of the name Alligood (post 1700) +

  • Bob Alligood (b. 1932), American former politician, Member of the Florida House of Representatives for Orange County (1965-1967)
  • Arthur Alligood, American folk singer and songwriter


The Alligood Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Age omne bonum
Motto Translation: Do all good.


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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