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

Digman, 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 Digman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Digman in America

Digman is the 27331st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Digman surname appeared 884 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 Digman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Digman 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 Digman

The surname Digman originates from England, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have evolved from the Old English word "digga," which meant "to dig" or "to excavate." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with occupations related to digging, such as miners, grave diggers, or ditch diggers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Digman can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where it appears as "Diggeman." This historical record provides evidence of the name's existence and potential occupation-related origins during the 14th century.

The name Digman also has connections to several place names in England. For example, there is a village called Digman's Croft in Nottinghamshire, which likely derived its name from an early bearer of the Digman surname. Additionally, the name may have been influenced by the Old English word "dic," meaning a ditch or a trench, further strengthening its association with digging and excavation.

Among the notable individuals who bore the Digman surname throughout history, one can mention John Digman (1647-1720), a prominent English clergyman and author who served as the Archdeacon of Worcester and published several theological works. Another figure was William Digman (1765-1842), a British soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and received commendations for his bravery during the Battle of Waterloo.

In the late 16th century, records indicate the presence of a Thomas Digman (c. 1570-1635), a merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire, who was involved in various business ventures and acquired substantial property holdings during his lifetime.

In the literary world, the name Digman is associated with Mary Digman (1822-1898), an English novelist and poet who wrote several popular works of fiction during the Victorian era, including "The Lost Heir" and "The Forgotten Vow."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Digman surname in the United States can be traced back to John Digman (1745-1822), an English immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania in the late 18th century and worked as a farmer and landowner.

These examples illustrate the long history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who have carried the Digman surname, spanning various professions, social classes, and geographical regions over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Digman

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

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

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