Wiggett History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Wiggett familyThe surname Wiggett was first found in Lincolnshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1066 after the Norman Conquest when Wigot or Wigod (one of the most powerful Baron Norman origin of Bigot) from castles and lands. William Bigot was the brother of Roger Bigod and the second son of Robert Bigot became to the conquest by Apula from Italy. The name became Wiggett. Early History of the Wiggett familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wiggett research. Another 99 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1185, 1284, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Wiggett History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Wiggett Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Wiggett, Wicket, Wickett, Wicketts, Wiggat, Wiggatt, Wigot, Wiket, Wyket, Vigot, Vigott, Wiggot, Wiggot and many more. Early Notables of the Wiggett familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Wiggett Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Wiggett Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
|