Huggins

Huggins is a surname that may refer to various people and fictional characters. It is used in English-speaking countries and appears across science, literature, and other fields.

In science, Maurice Huggins is a notable figure associated with polymer chemistry. His work contributed to the development of models for the viscosity of polymer solutions, including what is commonly known as the Huggins equation and the Huggins coefficient. These concepts describe how solution viscosity changes with polymer concentration and are used to study polymer-solvent interactions.

In literature, Henry Huggins is the title character of Beverly Cleary’s Henry Huggins series for children. The books, beginning with Henry Huggins in 1950, follow the everyday adventures and misadventures of a young boy and his neighborhood experiences.

Beyond these, Huggins serves as a surname for various individuals in different domains. The term does not denote a single concept or location, but rather a family name that appears in diverse contexts.