Amigny (French pronunciation: [amiɲi]) is a commune in the Manche department in the Normandy region in northwestern France.

History

When the Vikings raided northern France and their leader Rollo was granted Normandy in the 10th century, Norsemen had begun to settle in Amigny. One of these Norman families would come to be known as the noble house of Le Roy, who had several knights and lords of Amigny.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968119
1975104−1.91%
1982122+2.31%
1990123+0.10%
1999123+0.00%
2009140+1.30%
2014146+0.84%
2020154+0.89%
Source: INSEE

See also