Pigot (surname)

Pigot is a surname of Norman origin, derived from the Old French word "pigot" which itself means "small" or "pointed." This likely originated as a nickname for someone who was small in stature or who possessed a sharp or pointed feature, such as a nose.

The surname is found primarily in England, particularly in the counties of Cheshire and Shropshire. It has also spread to other parts of the world, including Ireland, the United States, Canada, and Australia, through emigration.

Variant spellings of the surname Pigot include Pigott and Pygott.

Notable people with the surname Pigot include:

• George Pigot, 1st Baron Pigot (1719–1777): A British administrator who served as Governor of Madras.
• Sir Robert Pigot (1720–1796): A British Army officer who served during the American Revolutionary War.
• Stephen Pigot (1899–1968): An English cricketer.

The Pigot name is associated with various coats of arms, reflecting different family branches and historical associations. These coats of arms often feature heraldic symbols such as boars, crosses, and chevronels.