Wigand History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancient and distinguished surname Wigand is of English origin. It is derived from the Old English "wic," which refers to an outlying settlement, particularly a dairy farm or salt works, dependent on a larger village; the surname would denote someone who worked or resided at one of these settlements. The name Wigand may also be derived from a place of the same name; there are villages so named in the counties of Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Early Origins of the Wigand familyThe surname Wigand was first found in Northampton where they held a family seat from very ancient times. The earliest recorded bearer of the name was Thomas de le Wikin, who was living in Norfolk in 1275. Early History of the Wigand familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wigand research. Another 53 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Wigand History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wigand Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Wickens, Wickans, Wickins, Wicking, Wiggins and others. Early Notables of the Wigand familyMore information is included under the topic Early Wigand Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Wigand family to IrelandSome of the Wigand family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Wigand Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Wigand Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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