Caig is used as a family name or surname in Ireland. It is 4 characters long in length.
The is a variation of Tighe. 1. Apparently a personal and saintly name. There is a manor of Saint Tygh, in Cuckfield, county of Sussex. 2. Sir B. Burke says, that the name was derived from a village so called in Rutlandshire, in the immediate vicinity of which, at Carlby, county of Lincoln, the ancestors of Tighe of Woodstock, county of Kilkenny, were long seated. B.L.G.
Family name Caig is variation of Tighe. Grandson of Tadhg meaning "poet".
The variation of McTigue. The son of Tadhg meaning "poet or philosopher".
A variation of the Tague. Grandson of Tadhg meaning "poet".
A variation of Teague. One with a fair complexion; grandson of Tadhg meaning "poet"; dweller in an enclosure or near a common pasture.
How popular is Caig?
Caig is common in Philippines.
Caig is ranked 500475 on our list.
Caig is quite rare family name, few people in Philippines and Scotland have the last name. Around 657 people have been found who wears Caig as their family name. Caig is used widely across the globe. More detailed information can be found below:![](https://surnameslist.org/design/flags/Philippines.png)
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Caig Namesakes
- Tony Caig, English football goalkeeper
Caig Namesakes
- Tony Caig, English football goalkeeper