Higan is used as a family name or surname in Ireland. It is 5 characters long in length.
The form of Hoggins. See Huggins - From Hugo, the Latin form of Hugh. The name Willelmus fil' Hugonis would as readily subside into William Huggins as into W. Fitzhugh, W. Ap-Hugh, or W.Hughson.
Higan is a variant of the Higgens. The son of little Higg or Hick, pet forms of Richard meaning "rule, hard".
The is variant form of Higgins. The son of little Higg or Hick, pet forms of Richard meaning "rule, hard".
The family name Higan is the variant form of the Higgin. A diminutive of Hugh, through its Latin form Hugo. Hugon is the genitive case of that name (equivalent to Hugh's or Hughes) would easily become in rapid pronunciation Huggins, and Higgins. See .
How popular is Higan?
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Higan is a very rare family name, few people in Philippines and Liberia have the last name. Around 53 people have been found who wears Higan as their family name. Few people around the world have Higan as their surname. More detailed information can be found below:
Philippines26
Papua New Guinea8
United States6