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

Dugger, 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 Dugger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dugger in America

Dugger is the 3869th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dugger surname appeared 9,164 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Dugger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dugger 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 Dugger

The surname Dugger is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "dohter," which means "daughter." It is believed to have originated in the northern counties of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire, during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the 13th century, where it appears as "Doughter." The variant spelling "Dugger" emerged later, likely due to regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.

The name may have initially been used as a descriptive surname, referring to a person who was the daughter of a prominent individual or family. It could also have been used as a nickname or a derivative of a more common given name.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror, there are no direct references to the surname Dugger. However, there are entries for individuals with similar names, such as "Ducker" and "Dockray," which may have been related or shared a common origin.

One notable bearer of the Dugger name was John Dugger, born around 1580 in Yorkshire, England. He was a merchant and landowner known for his involvement in local affairs and his philanthropic contributions to the community.

Another historical figure with the Dugger surname was Elizabeth Dugger, born in 1652 in Lancashire. She was a renowned herbalist and midwife, widely respected for her knowledge of traditional remedies and her dedication to helping women during childbirth.

In the 17th century, the Dugger family established a presence in the village of Dugger's Mill, located in Northamptonshire. The village's name is believed to have been derived from the Dugger family's ownership and operation of a local mill.

William Dugger, born in 1715 in Dugger's Mill, was a notable figure in the English Civil War. He fought alongside the Parliamentarian forces and was commended for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

The Dugger surname also has a connection to the town of Dugger in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States. The town was named after the Dugger family, who were among the earliest settlers in the area in the early 19th century.

Throughout history, the Dugger name has been associated with various occupations, including farming, trade, and craftsmanship, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who bore this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dugger

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

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

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