Higdon

Higdon is a surname of English origin, likely derived from a place name. The name is thought to come from an Old English personal name, possibly Hāgadan, combined with the word "dun," meaning hill. Therefore, it could refer to a person who lived at or near a hill associated with someone named Hāga.

The Higdon surname is found in various parts of the United Kingdom and has also been carried to other English-speaking countries through migration. Notable individuals with the surname Higdon include Jennifer Higdon, a Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer known for her orchestral and chamber music. Another is Dale Higdon, an American politician who served in the Georgia House of Representatives. The surname does not appear to be associated with any specific, widespread historical event or movement, but rather represents a common English toponymic surname. Genealogists often trace the origins of Higdon families back to specific regions in England, such as the West Country, where the name appears frequently in historical records.