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

Diggles, 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 Diggles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Diggles in America

Diggles is the 69996th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Diggles surname appeared 280 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 Diggles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Diggles to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Diggles

The surname Diggles is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "digol," which means "secret" or "obscure." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a secluded or hidden location or perhaps someone who worked in a discreet profession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Hertfordshire from 1198, which mention a person named William Diggles. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 12th century. Another early reference is in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1296, where a Robert Diggles is mentioned.

The name Diggles has also been linked to various place names throughout England. For example, there is a village called Diggles in Lancashire, which may have been named after someone with the surname or vice versa. Similarly, there is a hamlet called Diggleswell in Bedfordshire, which could have a connection to the name.

In terms of notable individuals with the surname Diggles, one of the earliest was Sir John Diggles (c. 1340-1415), who served as a member of Parliament during the reign of King Richard II. Another was William Diggles (1580-1659), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 17th century.

During the 18th century, a notable figure was Reverend Thomas Diggles (1712-1788), who was a clergyman in the Church of England and served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Saffron Walden, Essex. In the 19th century, there was John Diggles (1825-1901), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the former headquarters of the Bank of England.

Another individual of note was Emily Diggles (1870-1957), a British writer and activist who campaigned for women's rights and was involved in the suffragette movement. She authored several books and articles on the subject of women's emancipation.

Overall, the surname Diggles has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval England, with various connections to place names and notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Diggles

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

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 Diggles 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Diggles has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Diggles was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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