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

Doggett, 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 Doggett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Doggett in America

Doggett is the 7799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Doggett surname appeared 4,245 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Doggett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Doggett 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 Doggett

The surname Doggett has its origins in England, tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "dogga," which referred to a breed of dog. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational name for a dog handler or someone responsible for taking care of dogs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where it is spelled "Dogget." This document mentions a person named Ailwin Dogget. The name also appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273, spelled as "Doghet."

The Doggett surname is thought to have originated in the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, where it was initially concentrated. Over time, it spread to other parts of England, particularly in the southern and western regions.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1327, where a Thomas Doggett is mentioned. The London Subsidy Rolls of 1332 also reference a John Doggett.

One notable individual with this surname was Thomas Doggett (c. 1670-1721), an Irish actor and comedian who became famous in London's theatrical circles. He is best known for establishing the Doggett's Coat and Badge race, a rowing competition that has been held annually on the River Thames since 1715.

Another prominent figure was George Doggett (1679-1722), a British playwright and actor who wrote several successful plays, including "The Country Wake" and "The Footman."

In the 19th century, John Doggett (1808-1867) was a notable English cricketer who played for Hampshire and Sussex. He was recognized for his exceptional batting skills and captained both teams during his career.

The name Doggett can also be found in early American records. One example is John Doggett (c. 1676-1752), a merchant and landowner who settled in Virginia in the late 17th century and became a prominent figure in the colony.

Additionally, Reverend Simmons H. Doggett (1789-1854) was an American Methodist minister and educator who served as the president of Randolph-Macon College in Virginia from 1836 to 1854.

These examples illustrate the long history and widespread distribution of the Doggett surname, which has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Doggett

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

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

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