Figg

Figg is a surname of English origin that appears in both historical and contemporary English-language sources. Today it is most commonly found in the United Kingdom and the United States. The exact etymology is uncertain, but it is generally regarded as a short English surname that may derive from toponymic or descriptive origins related to a place name or landscape feature, as is common with many ancient English names.

In use beyond genealogy, the name Figg has appeared in fiction. Notably, Arabella Figg, commonly referred to as Mrs. Figg, is a character in the Harry Potter series who resides near the Dursleys and is later connected to the magical world. The surname therefore appears in popular culture as a fictional identifier as well as a real-world family name.

Figg remains relatively uncommon, with bearers scattered across various professions and regions. As with many surnames, its distribution today reflects broader patterns of English diaspora and migration, rather than a single, dominant demographic.