Higdon

Higdon is an English surname of locational origin, deriving from the villages of Highdown or Higdon in the counties of Sussex and Devon. The name may also be derived from the Old English words “hig” meaning “hay” and “dun” meaning “hill”. Early records of the surname date back to the 13th century in Sussex. Today, the Higdon name is primarily found in the United States, with significant populations in Kentucky and Tennessee. Famous Higdons include musician Jim Higdon and basketball coach Cliff Hagan.