Find out how popular the last name Deriggs is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Deriggs.

Deriggs, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Deriggs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deriggs in America

Deriggs is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deriggs surname appeared 120 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Deriggs.

The history of the last name Deriggs

The surname DERIGGS is believed to have originated in England during the medieval era. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that no longer exists or has been significantly altered over time. The prefix "de" suggests a Norman French influence, indicating that the name may have been brought to England by Norman settlers after the conquest in 1066.

One possible origin of the name DERIGGS is from a location that contained the Old English word "hrycg," which means "ridge" or "hill." This could point to the name being associated with someone who lived near a prominent ridge or elevated area. However, the exact place of origin and its specific meaning remain unclear due to the scarcity of historical records.

The earliest known record of the DERIGGS surname dates back to the 13th century. In the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, there is a mention of a William de Rygges, which is likely an early spelling variation of the name DERIGGS.

During the 14th century, the surname appears in various historical documents, such as the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire from 1379, where a John de Rygges is recorded. This further reinforces the connection between the name and the Yorkshire region of England.

One notable individual bearing the DERIGGS surname was Sir Thomas Deriggs, a prominent English soldier and landowner who lived during the 16th century (c. 1540-1610). He served in the English army and was knighted for his military service under Queen Elizabeth I.

Another noteworthy figure with this surname was William Deriggs (1621-1689), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works, including "A Treatise on the Lord's Supper" and "Sermons on Various Subjects."

In the 18th century, the DERIGGS surname can be found in parish records and historical documents from various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Derbyshire.

One prominent individual from this era was John Deriggs (1725-1801), a successful merchant and landowner from Yorkshire, who was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributions to the local community.

During the 19th century, the DERIGGS surname continued to be present in England, with records showing families bearing this name residing in various regions, including London, Lancashire, and Gloucestershire.

A notable figure from this period was Charles Deriggs (1837-1912), an English politician and Member of Parliament who represented the constituency of East Retford from 1885 to 1900.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deriggs

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Deriggs.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Deriggs was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Deriggs was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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